Clinical Coordinator - Outpatient Physical Therapy - Atrium Health Cabarrus Gateway - Rehab -FT

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Job Summary

Assists in the coordination of the daily operations of the department. Supervises all activities of clinical personnel. Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

This position is for a licensed Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Assists in management of administrative functions and may cover in the department leader's absence.
• Coordinates staffing and participates in clinical teaching (including coordination of student supervision) to ensure that patient needs are met within the department. May include provision of resources to other departments and facilities.
• Serves as a contact for patients/families, physicians, clinical staff, other disciplines/professionals as well as community, to coordinate patient schedules, treatment programs, and recommendations for post-discharge services.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, patient, and family as evidenced by documentation. Reviews incident reports and reports of occupational injury and/or illness, and prepares for Medicare, TJC, and CARF reviews/accreditations.
• Assists leadership in planning and implementing new treatment programs and submits them for approval.
• Submits written justification for all capital equipment purchase requests to be included in the annual department budget.
• Provides evaluations, identifies each patient's requirements, and ensures and documents that age-specific needs are being met.
• Monitors patient's progress and goals, re-evaluates as needed, modifies goals and treatment as the patient's status changes.
• Ensures staff provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress towards goals, treatment techniques.

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, Occupational Therapy or Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required. NC license in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

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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 nations 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.