Physical Therapist - Acute Care Rehab - Atrium Health Union/Union West - PRN

Department Acute Care PRN Opportunities for Atrium Health Union and Union West Status Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week 0 Pay Range $49.00 - $49.00 per hour. 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. The position requires standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day; climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; occasional crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; lifting patients up to 100 pounds rarely. Must demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks may be required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors, in a fast‑paced clinical setting. Education, Experience & Certifications Bachelor's degree in PT from an accredited program is required. An applicable state license for PT is required. CPR certification and BLS are required per policy guidelines. Benefits & Compensation Advocate Health offers comprehensive total rewards, including: Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on the teammate's role. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. 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. The eligibility for programs above may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a recruiter for more information during the interview. Job Summary Physical Therapists evaluate, plan, direct, and administer PT programs upon referral by the physician to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach maximum independence. They perform supervisory duties and participate in continuing education. #J-18808-Ljbffr