Physical Therapist

WellStar Health System; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients primarily in the Rehab hospital and LTAC, with daily EMR documentation and clear communication of patient progress with families, staff and physicians. You will coordinate equipment orders and liaise with outside physicians as needed.

New graduates welcomed. Required: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; GA license or eligibility; BLS from American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately.
• Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.
• Determines therapy educational needs and provides PRN.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed
• Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (30 min lunch).

****New Graduates Welcomed****

Job Summary:

Evaluation and treatment of patients primarily in the Rehab hospital and LTAC hospital determined by business need; daily documentation and charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members daily; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with outside physicians and other professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately.
• Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.
• Determines therapy educational needs and provides PRN.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed
• Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• GA Physical Therapy license or eligible

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Rehab, SNF, LTACH, Acute Preferred

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