Physical Therapist I - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Greater Charlotte Float - FT

Major Responsibilities

• Age-Appropriate Patient Care: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Patient Evaluation and Care Planning: Completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes an appropriate patient care plan utilizing evidence-based intervention.
• Treatments: Includes but is not limited to: education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and transfer skills.
• Goal Setting and Outcome Monitoring: Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient/caregiver and monitors outcomes to enhance physical and functional abilities.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Provides education to the patient and caregivers based on patient needs. Identifies and addresses preferences and learning barriers. Provides patient and caregiver education regarding diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment intervention, and home instruction.
• Professional Communication: Communicates in a professional and timely manner with patient/caregivers, providers, staff, and all external customers. Responds to questions by staff. Promotes an open atmosphere of communication. Informs supervisor of issues and resolutions to potential problems. Communicates information with patients and caregivers and ensures understanding.
• Documentation and Compliance: Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, patient education, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and billing charges. Complies with insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit limitations.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Physical Therapy License administered in the state(s) of employment. Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state(s) professional standards.
• Education: Obtained degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational skills to promote effective decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Ability to perform basic office functions.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines. Accesses protected health information (PHI) reasonably and shares information on a need-to-know basis.
• Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• May be exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids. Must have ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.