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Physical Therapist l - Acute Care Rehab - Atrium Health Cleveland - FT

Advocate Health • Full-time • Shelby, NC, US • 1w ago

Department:

37694 Atrium Health Cleveland - Physical Therapy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

This position is sign on bonus eligible for new Atrium Health teammates. In addition, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and a Career Advancement Ladder.

Are you a passionate physical therapy professional looking for your next opportunity? Consider joining our community in Shelby, North Carolina—where professional growth meets an exceptional quality of life.

Why Shelby?

Shelby offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities and natural beauty.

Close to Charlotte: Located less than an hour from Charlotte, you’ll enjoy access to a bustling city with professional sports, world-class dining, and vibrant cultural events. Whether you’re looking for career networking, continuing education opportunities, or a weekend adventure, the Queen City is just a short drive away.
Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains: Shelby is also just a scenic 60-minute drive from the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Spend your days off exploring hiking trails, enjoying peaceful mountain retreats, or taking in stunning views. It's the perfect escape to recharge and reconnect with nature.
Affordable Living and Community Spirit: Live in a welcoming, close-knit community with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a safe, family-friendly environment. Shelby’s charm is complemented by its cultural activities, like the Earl Scruggs Center and local music festivals.

Shelby, North Carolina, isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Ready to join us? Let’s make it happen!

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 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 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, 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.

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 Physical Therapy program required. NC license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Physical Therapist l - Acute Care Rehab - Atrium Health Cleveland - FT