Float Physical Therapist

Atrium Health Floyd; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 51,660 - 77,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rome, Georgia is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. This full-time role involves comprehensive patient care, supervising support staff, and managing documentation to ensure quality outcomes. A bachelor's or higher degree in physical therapy is required along with state licensure. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $37.50 to $56.25 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the applicable state and CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care assessment and treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation for patient records.
• Supervise support staff assisting with patient care.

Skills

Professional communication

Knowledge across lifespan

Clinical judgment

Education

B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited school

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation. Employment type: Full-time (40 hours per week). Schedule: Monday through Friday normal business hours, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures; promote a cooperative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.
• Provide patient care assessment and treatment that are comprehensive, functional, and aligned with the Standard of Practice; establish realistic goals and a quest for quality patient outcomes.
• Supervise support staff assisting with patient care by providing direction and feedback.
• Maintain accurate documentation: patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, patient/family education, charges, departmental statistics, and ICD-10 codes as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation is legible and timely; maintain patient records in an organized manner.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards; understand budgeted expectations and adjust schedules to meet patient and department needs.
• Participate in process management to improve quality and efficiency; identify opportunities and communicate barriers; research and apply evidence-based practices.
• Promote professional development of other health care workers; provide in-service training and share clinical expertise; stay informed about changes in the profession locally, state, and nationally.
• Communicate professionally and timely with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers; respond to questions and ensure patient and family understanding.
• Provide age/developmentally appropriate care; maintain competence in age-specific patient care and update knowledge as growth and aging processes evolve.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited physical therapy school. Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure in the applicable state and CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C.

Skills

• Professional communication with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; ability to communicate with patients of all ages and significant others.
• Knowledge and clinical skills across the lifespan; apply clinical judgment to patient care.

Work Environment

• Subject to stress conditions; moderate noise environment; clean, well-lit setting with occasional high moisture conditions.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens; may require home visits; exposure to bodily fluids and various patient conditions.
• May be exposed to electro-mechanical hazards and cleaning chemicals; PPE required as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and dexterity; lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs (as applicable).

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25 per hour.
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift work and on-call; incentive pay for select positions; potential annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits including Paid Time Off, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), Flexible Spending Accounts, family benefits, defined contribution retirement plans with employer match, and Educational Assistance Program.