Physical Therapist II - Inpatient/Acute Care - Greater Charlotte Float - PRN

This position will support four Atrium Health Inpatient facilities and three Acute Care facilities: Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte; Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly; Carolinas Rehabilitation Northeast; Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital; Atrium Health Pineville; Atrium Health Mercy; Atrium Health University.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate patient care; Complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations and establish patient care plans; Set functional goals with patient/caregiver and monitor outcomes; Provide patient and caregiver education; Communicate professionally with patient/caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers; Complete required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing charges; Maintain a clean and orderly department; Pursue professional growth and participate in continuing education; Engage in performance improvement initiatives; Meet Level 2 requirements outlined in Enterprise Float Program and adapt to varying clinical or operational environments

Requirements

Active Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of employment; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers; Ongoing compliance with state-mandated continuing education requirements; Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution; Clinical experience consistent with independent physical therapy practice; Ability to manage patient evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making independently; Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, interventions, and standards of practice; Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Ability to educate patients and caregivers effectively and address learning barriers; Intermediate computer skills and ability to perform basic office and documentation functions; Demonstrated compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards; Ability to complete required competencies and meet site-specific clinical standards; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances; Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force; Ability to assist with patient transfers, including sliding transfers of up to 150 lbs. with assistance; Repetitive use of hands including grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine motor manipulation; Functional use of senses and intelligible speech for effective communication; Ability to demonstrate exercises and therapeutic activities to patients and caregivers; Exposure to electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards requiring protective equipment as required; May require travel between sites and exposure to road and weather hazards; Work environment primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure; May make home visits as part of patient care delivery

Nice to have

Multi-state licensure or experience practicing across multiple care settings; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Prior float, multi-site, or diverse clinical setting experience; Demonstrated adaptability to varying clinical, operational, and patient care environments

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; 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; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance