Physical Therapist, PRN, Outpatient

Advocate Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our outpatient department in North Carolina. The role includes conducting patient assessments and planning treatment in alignment with standards of practice, documenting thoroughly, and contributing to quality and efficiency efforts.

The position requires NC licensure, a BS in physical therapy, and CPR certification; pediatric experience is a plus and may enhance patient care within our lymphedema-focused outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment following Standard of Practice.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes.
• Meet department productivity standards and adjust schedules to meet patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Pediatric experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy

Job description

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.