Physical Therapist I - Inpatient Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family
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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required
NC license for Physical Therapy required
BLS required per policy guidelines
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
Able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day
Able to climb stairs, kneel, twist, bend
occasionally crouch, crawl and reach overhead
Able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely
Able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers

What we offer

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
Teammate referral bonus
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more

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