Physical Therapist, PRN, Outpatient

Atrium Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for outpatient care. You must hold NC licensure, have a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, and CPR certification renewed every two years.

Experience with pediatric care is a plus, and experience with outpatient adult general practice and lymphedema is preferred. You will assess and treat patients, document evaluations and progress notes, meet productivity standards, and participate in staff development and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment. Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional and according to the Standard of Practice.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation. Complete written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes per policy.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards. Understand budgeted expectations and adjust schedules to patient and department needs.
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services.
• Promote professional development and education of other health care workers and provide representation on committees.
• Supervise PT and PTA students to develop clinical skills and ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers.
• Provide age/developmentally appropriate care and adhere to general hospital standards to promote teamwork.

Skills

CPR certification

Pediatric experience

Outpatient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in NC

Job description

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure, active member of APTA encouraged, but not required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred.
  

What You'll Need

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure, active member of APTA encouraged, but not required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred.
  

What You'll Do

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment. Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional and according to the Standard of Practice. Provide sound professional judgment in interpreting the evaluation results and establishing an acceptable treatment plan with realistic goals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation. Complete written patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes per policy. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient/family education, charges and departmental statistics, and ICD-9 codes as appropriate.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards. Understand the budgeted expectations. Maintain productivity standards. Adjust individual schedules to meet the needs of the patient and department.
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services. Identify quality and operational opportunities.
• Promote professional development and education of other health care workers and provide representation on committees. Conduct in-service training programs to provide state-of-the‑art information to health care workers and enhance safety.
• Supervise physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students to develop their clinical skills and ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with patients, physicians, staff, and all external customers.
• Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines. Demonstrate age/developmentally specific knowledge, skills, and abilities for the patients served.
• Adhere to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.