Charlotte Physical Therapy & Injury (Charlotte PTI) is a fast-growing outpatient clinic focused on the overall wellness and recovery of our patients. Through evidence-based clinical practice we guide patients through their personal injury using a whole health approach. CPTI is dedicated to meeting our mission of assisting patients in their return to a pain free life.
About the Position: This is a Physical Therapist position with Charlotte Physical Therapy & Injury located in Charlotte, NC.
Duties:
The Physical Therapist at this level is a direct access independent practice professional who is responsible for evaluating patients and establishing and executing treatment plans that include a full range of treatment procedures and modalities. These treatment plans are designed to restore patients to the highest possible functional level.
Clinical:
1. Independently evaluates patients using an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy skills, evidence-based practice, data collection and reporting.
2. Independently performs tests and measurements of the patient's condition and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in establishing a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy, developing the treatment plan, modifying the treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment.
3. Establishes short term and long term Physical Therapy clinically appropriate patient treatment goals.
4. Monitors patient's emergency medical needs; intolerance to treatment; changes in patient's physical/mental status; and takes appropriate action as necessary.
5. Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all patient care Physical Therapy treatment equipment in the clinic, it's use and contraindications.
6. Recognizes diversity among patients/staff and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, age, gender, and people with disabilities
7. Provides patient care/support that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical and emotional needs of the patient group served.
8. Utilizes appropriate physical therapy modalities by the use of exercise, massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental condition.
Administrative:
1. Identifies and corrects, if possible, any safety hazards and reports equipment malfunctions.
2. Maintains supplies at effective level for treatment and ensures their appropriate use.
3. Maintains knowledge of and acts within physical therapy scope of practice and the current policies and procedures of the clinic.
4. Maintains effective communication with patients, families and other professionals to enhance patient care.
5. Supervises and guides licensed and non-licensed staff involved in Physical Therapy treatment to maintain overall effectiveness of care.
6. Manages effective use of time/schedules for Physical Therapy.
7. Demonstrates cost containment and efficiency in all aspects of the position.
8. Documentation to support ICD-10 and CPT codes utilized to capture workload and for billing purposes.
Work Schedule:
Full Time: 40 hours a week M-F, no weekends
Pay: Base Salary: $70k-85k.
Bonus Incentives: An average of $25k per year based on clinic performance.
Basic Requirements:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- English Language Proficiency.
- Education: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below:
(1) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a Physical Therapist.
(2) Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Licensure. Individuals hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Physical Therapy in a North Carolina.
Preferred Experience: Charlotte PTI is seeking the best qualified Physical Therapist with preferred experience in the following areas:
- The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- New Graduates Welcome to Apply
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlotte, NC 28269: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person