Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Duties: Job Summary Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities. Essential Functions Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs. Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation. Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed . Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed. Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning. Provides supervision of PTA s and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure. Physical Requirements Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Skills: Skills: NC license for Physical Therapy required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Education: Education: Bachelor''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s degree in Physical Therapy program required. NC license for Physical Therapy required

Schedule Notes: Direct Hire Must be licensed in NC Vestibular and Parkinsons experience preferred Grey scrubs Pay/Bonuses/Benefits Salary Range: $35-55/hr (dependent on experience; don't quote high end of range to candidates) Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15k Relocation Bonus: $5k Benefits info below and attached Atrium YouTube Videos: Benefits: Atrium Health offers a comprehensive, market-competitive Total Rewards package that includes compensation and a variety of benefits to meet your personal needs and the needs of your family. At Atrium Health, our "Culture of Caring" is something we all contribute to - whether at the bedside or in a supporting role. A few key components of your Total Rewards include: Competitive base pay, merit increases, and Atrium Health contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan savings Income protection programs like the Maternity Benefits, Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D Annual Performance Plus Incentive our exceptional performance-based program rewarding success in Quality/Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Financial Outcomes, and Teammate Engagement LiveWELL Wellness Program and Incentives For additional information please visit:
Required Skills: THERAPY,
Additional Skills:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )
Department: 37653 : Rehabilitation Services - Outpatient Atrium Health Real Estate : Cleveland Reg Rehab - 411 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC
Job Category: Clinical - Allied - Direct Hire