Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & disability

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Education assistance

Time off

Counseling services

Job summary

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the rehab team to assess needs and design therapy plans focused on meaningful goals and patient outcomes.

The role offers specialty services such as lymphedema, vestibular, aquatic therapy, BIG program for Parkinson, and a 1:1 mentorship program.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Doctorate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree.
• One year of experience as Physical Therapist in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provides purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with service/department guidelines.
• Communicates pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes caseload and, as appropriate, determines daily staffing needs and coordinates assignments/handoffs. Demonstrates efficient and appropriate use of support staff (technicians, PTA’s, other clinicians, and office staff).
• Provides a safe, secure, and infection/hazard-free environment.
• Serves as an educational resource to patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, payor representatives, physicians, discharge planners, therapists, community members, and other parties as appropriate regarding rehabilitation issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient-first philosophy, and supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Participates as an engaged, active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
• Provides general supervison for PT Assistants, as applicable. Communicates clearly, and leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Doctorate or Bachelors or Masters degree

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Outpatient Acute Physical Therapist ? At Fairview Park Hospital , you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Fairview Park Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist , you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Position Summary: Plans, organizes, and administers Physical Therapy services for patients referred who have physical disabilities within the scope of practice of a licensed Physical Therapist, exercising professional judgement, knowledge, and skill in selection and execution of assessments and treatment plans. Participates in an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement Physical Therapy services, staff development programs, and program evaluation/quality management/improvement programs. Acts as a member of the interdisciplinary rehab team by participating in team meetings and performs other duties as assigned by the rehab director to provide a more comprehensive and effective rehabilitation process

We are offer specialty services such as lymphedema, vestibular, aquatic, VNGs, dry needling, BIG program (Parkinson). We offer a 1:1 mentorship program. We offer continuing education benefits as well as additional certification opportunities. We have a state of the art technology and equipment. We are employ centered. We offer 1:1 to therapist to patient care. We also have well seasoned and tenured staff over thirty years of experience on our team. As well as supportive leadership team that understands their staff and knows how valuable they are.

Your role will include:

• Provides evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provides purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with service/department guidelines.
• Communicates pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes caseload and, as appropriate, determines daily staffing needs and coordinates assignments/handoffs. Demonstrates efficient and appropriate use of support staff (technicians, PTA’s, other clinicians, and office staff).
• Provides a safe, secure, and infection/hazard-free environment.
• Serves as an educational resource to patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, payor representatives, physicians, discharge planners, therapists, community members, and other parties as appropriate regarding rehabilitation issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient-first philosophy, and supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Participates as an engaged, active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
• Provides general supervison for PT Assistants, as applicable. Communicates clearly, and leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctorate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree
• One year of experience as Physical Therapist in a hospital setting is preferred.

Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women’s Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored “A” on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.

At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.