Physical Therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Shelby)

Physical Therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Shelby

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40.30 - 60.45 USD / Hour

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Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the daily management of assigned patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation to meet the patient needs/services as prescribed in the established plan of care and per MD orders
Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation from patient assessments in the home setting, telephonic contacts and/or related EMR information available
Analyzes the data to determine the issues and available resources to seek effective resolution. Identifies patients at high risk for re-hospitalization, falls and/or high utilization of resources that require additional intervention and case conferencing to ensure appropriate care and frequence of service mitigate risk and ensure high quality outcomes
Prioritizes multi-issue, situations appropriate to the criticality of patient health and welfare, patient/staff safety and impact to effective, timely services
Evaluates the PT patient to determine the rehabilitation needs, potential for achievement, and develops a plan of care in conjunction with the patient's physician
Establishes and implements plan of care, performs PT services certified by the patient's physician, and directs the care coordination of multidisciplinary clinical team approach, supervision of LPTAs and/or HHAs involved in the care of the assigned patient caseload to promote health and safe outcomes
Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, and physician orders
Incorporates short and long-term goals established in the plan of care into therapy, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries
Supports effective communication and collaboration with the physician oversight, and branch supervision to ensure timely feedback regarding patients' conditions and/or need for changes in the plan of care
Remains and performs ordered treatments, therapies and/or procedures in accordance with State Physical Therapy Practice Act and Home Health conditions of Participation, JCAHO, Medicare Guidelines, OASIS and agency policy and procedures.

Requirements:

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or education requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Physical Therapy License in the State of North Carolina or South Carolina must be licensed in the state upon which you work
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required
Current state driver's license and auto insurance at all times
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patient's place of residence. Works in a variety of home environments and conditions. Must speak English in good understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and the ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's needs.

Nice to have:

1-year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health preferred
Pediatric setting – 1 year pediatric experience within the past 5 years preferred or education and training may be provided by Atrium Health At Home.

What we offer:

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 for new eligible Atrium Health teammates
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.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Physical Therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Shelby

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

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