Physical Therapist Regional- Weekends- Outpatient Orthopedics- Carolinas Rehab Huntersville and Poplar Tent- PRN

Overview

Job Summary

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.

Locations-

• Regional PRN-PT position serving CR-North Pod of clinics including Carolinas Rehabilitation: University, Huntersville, Poplar Tent, Prosperity Crossing, Gateway, Denver, Lincolnton, and Gastonia.
• Must have reliable transportation to multiple sites.
• Mileage paid for travel to Lincolnton and Gastonia clinics.

Hours-

• Must be available to work during usual clinic business hours, 730am to 6pm M-Th, 730am to 4pm Fri.
• Must be able to offer one weekend day per month: 8am to 1230pm (either at Huntersville or Poplar Tent Locations, only).
• Leadership able to provide PRN schedule to therapist 4-6 weeks in advance with minimal last minute staffing calls.
• Leadership can provide flexible staffing options for shorter and longer shifts per clinic and therapist needs.

Benefit

• $1,500 continuing education benefit for all Atrium Health Teammates
• Free Medbridge account paid by Carolinas Rehabilitation for CEU and HEP programming while in this position.
• With >/=30 hours worked per week on average, this position qualifies for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and 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's status changes.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
• Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

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 PT from an accredited program required. NC license for PT required. CPR Certification and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.