Physical Therapist l – Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab – Greater Charlotte Float – FT Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Physical Therapist l

• Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab
• Greater Charlotte Float
• FT
  Charlotte, NC, United States

Job ID:

155512

Job Family:

Rehabilitative Services

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Detailed Shift and Schedule:

Work at 4 inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 3 acute facilities across the Charlotte metro area.

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

44011011731662-Therapy Float Pool
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Overview
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
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 w 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, oues, 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/auralmunication. 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. NC license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines.