Physical Therapist I - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Stanly - FT

This is an Outpatient position that will also have Acute Care responsibilities on occasion. Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy (PT) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy (PT) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician; Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence; 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; Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays on occasion in Acute Care; Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation; 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required; NC license for Physical Therapy required; BLS required per policy guidelines; 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.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus and/or relocation assistance for new Atrium Health teammates; Robust benefits packages; Paid time off; Career Advancement Ladder; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program