Physical Therapist I - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Greater Charlotte Float - FT
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This float position will support Atrium Health Physical Therapy clinics in the Greater Charlotte area.
Major Responsibilities
Age-Appropriate Patient Care: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient‘s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient‘s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department‘s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Patient Evaluation and Care Planning: Interprets medical records and provider referrals as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes an appropriate patient care plan utilizing evidence-based intervention in accordance with state(s) Physical Therapy Practice Act to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient/caregiver education as warranted by clinical diagnosis. Recommends next level of care, directs support staff, supervises physical therapy assistants, and ensures quality outcomes. Treatments may include but are not limited to: education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and
Major Responsibilities
Age-Appropriate Patient Care: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient‘s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient‘s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department‘s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Patient Evaluation and Care Planning: Interprets medical records and provider referrals as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes an appropriate patient care plan utilizing evidence-based intervention in accordance with state(s) Physical Therapy Practice Act to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient/caregiver education as warranted by clinical diagnosis. Recommends next level of care, directs support staff, supervises physical therapy assistants, and ensures quality outcomes. Treatments may include but are not limited to: education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and