Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team at Advocate Health in Winston Salem, NC. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and promoting a cooperative work environment.
Job Summary: As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients, developing treatment plans, and supervising support staff. You will also participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services, promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers, and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient care assessment and treatment, ensuring comprehensive and functional evaluations and treatments according to the Standard of Practice
- Develop and implement treatment plans with realistic goals, and encourage patients and significant others in setting goals
- Supervise support staff and provide direction and feedback
- Maintain accurate documentation, completing written patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes per policy
- Meet department financial and productivity standards, adjusting individual schedules to meet patient and department needs
- Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services, identifying quality and operational opportunities
- Promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers, conducting in-service training programs and sharing clinical expertise
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers, responding to questions and promoting an open atmosphere of communication
- Provide age/developmentally specific patient care, demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities for the patients served
Requirements:
- B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited physical therapy school
- Current licensure in the state of North Carolina
- CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, with a pay range of $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
- Relocation assistance of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans
About Advocate Health: Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, serving nearly 6 million patients and employing 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.