Physical Therapist - Inpatient​/Acute Care Rehab - Charlotte Float - PT

Overview

Department:
Carolinas Rehabilitation:
Charlotte - Therapy Float Pool

Status:
Part time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 27

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Variable;
Thursday-Saturday 9-hour shifts

Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25

• Job Summary:
  
  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
• Essential Functions:
  
  Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.
• 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.
• 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.

Education, Experience and

Certifications:

Bachelor s degree in Physical Therapy program required. applicable state license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• 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

Advocate Health is a national nonprofit, integrated health system serving the United States, with operations including Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and employs thousands of teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations. Advocate Health focuses on cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, among other areas.