Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Cleveland - PRN

Overview

Department: Atrium Health Cleveland - Physical Therapy

Location: Cleveland County, North Carolina

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: Varies

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varied schedule

Pay Range: $49.00 - $49.00

Job Title: Physical Therapist - Outpatient - PRN

Facility: Atrium Health Rehabilitation Cleveland and Kings Mountain, part of Advocate Health

Summary: We offer a comprehensive range of outpatient rehabilitation services with a multidisciplinary team and therapies including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. Services address musculoskeletal injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, pediatrics, pelvic health, and lymphedema, with additional therapies such as aquatic rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties and participates in continuing education.

• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plans including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets data from the medical record, physician reports, patient and/or family; identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient status changes.
• Communicates evaluation results and progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff; coordinates patient schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to care problems.
• Provides and documents patient and family education regarding deficits, progress toward goals, and home program instructions including equipment use.
• Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, volunteers; assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

Hearing (corrected) and vision (corrected) adequate for communication and reading. Intelligible speech and cognitive skills to perform duties. Ability to sit, stand, and walk; climb stairs; kneel, twist, bend; crouch, crawl, reach overhead. Lift up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; occasional lateral transfer of 100 pounds. Able to demonstrate exercises and activities to patients/caregivers. PPE may be required.

Fast-paced clinical environment. Primarily indoor with occasional outdoor work.

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required. North Carolina PT license required. CPR Certification and BLS required per policy guidelines.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program including compensation, benefits, retirement, career development, and more.

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training
• Premium pay such as shift compensation and on-call opportunities
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Annual performance-based increases

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system serving multiple states with extensive care and research initiatives. It employs teammates across hospitals and care locations and supports a large workforce and educational programs.