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

Age-appropriate patient care; Patient evaluation and care planning; Goal setting and outcome monitoring; Patient and caregiver education; Professional communication; Documentation and compliance; Environment; Professional development; Operational improvement; Float: meets Level 2 requirements in Enterprise Float Program and practices competently across assigned departments/locations

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, push/pull up to 30 lbs of force; Ability to assist with patient transfers; Repetitive use of hands including grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine motor manipulation; Functional use of senses and intelligible speech; Ability to demonstrate exercises and therapeutic activities; Exposure to electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards with protective equipment; May require travel between sites

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