Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at Novant Health summary:

A Physical Therapist at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center provides skilled physical therapy services independently, adhering to state licensure and APTA ethical standards. They evaluate, treat, and reassess patients to develop individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with healthcare teams. The role involves mentoring, documentation, patient education, and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment committed to quality care.

Overview:

Location: Salisbury, NC

Schedule: PRN

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services consistent with licensure as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Delivers care that is consistent with the physical therapy practice act in the appropriate state and adheres to APTA Code of Ethics. Completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety. Requires infrequent guidance/mentoring for complex or non-routine patients. Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary. Independently establishes / implements treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results. Reassesses outcomes and modifies goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient. Schedules patient activities according to patient individual needs. Demonstrates technical competencies and job knowledge involving unusual or infrequent circumstances. Appropriately delegates tasks to support personnel.

• Documentation is timely, legible, accurate, consistent with established procedures, and inclusive of evaluation, assessment/reassessment, goals, plan, response to interventions, and discharge planning needs as permitted by licensure.
• Communicates with patients, families, and visitors in a caring and empathetic way. Provides timely and accurate information to all health care team members involved in the care of the patients, both within and outside of the organization.
• Uses appropriate education methods and customizes education processes for the patient and key learner. Acquires and maintains knowledge of physical therapy practice by identifying continuing education needs and participating in educational opportunities. Provides orientation and guidance to new rehab staff in work area as requested. Assists with student development as opportunities present based on the employee's years of experience as directed by the manager.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate from an accredited PT program, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state PT license, required.

Responsibilities:

• Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for both patients and peers. Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep patients informed of visit details (delays/wait times). Model the experience principles through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and viewing feedback through the patient lens. Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members and patients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding. Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specific responsibilities. Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and our communities.

Keywords:

physical therapy, patient evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation, patient safety, therapeutic exercises, APTA Code of Ethics, documentation, interdisciplinary care, patient education