Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team

Wellstar Health System; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist on the Acute Care WEST Float Team. This fulltime position involves assessing and planning rehabilitative programs across various units. You will collaborate with medical staff and support patients in regaining mobility and strength following injury or illness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience.
• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
• Document evaluations and care plans per departmental guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team

Join our team as a Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team at Wellstar Health System.

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

Are you interested in a Float Pool opportunity? Join our dynamic WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) and become a vital part of ensuring seamless staffing across WellStar facilities! As a member of the WEST Team, you'll have the chance to float to various units based on the greatest need, with assignments determined by WFE leadership, considering your clinical expertise and skill set.

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities due to disease or injury. Services are provided across the continuum of care in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, complying with all regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
• Develop a care plan with input from the patient and/or family.
• Create a realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family goals.

Treatment Planning and Care Provision:

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
• Select appropriate activities to advance patient goals.
• Revise treatment goals based on patient and family feedback.
• Provide education and training to patients and families.
• Offer discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Act as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.

Documentation:

• Document evaluations and care plans per departmental guidelines.
• Record each treatment session as per protocols.
• Complete and submit family education, discharge, and other documentation in line with facility and program standards.

General Requirements:

• Uphold ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and honesty.
• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Follow dress code and display ID badge appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and process improvements.
• Organize workload efficiently, ensuring safe and cost-effective use of materials and equipment.
• Observe infection prevention protocols.

Customer Service:

• Lead with vision, technology, innovation, and superior customer service.
• Make a positive impact on employees and patients.
• Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all patient interactions.
• Foster a positive environment, respect colleagues, and collaborate effectively.
• Implement service recovery principles as needed.

Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing professional development and mandatory education.
• Complete core and annual competencies timely.
• Maintain licensure, including surgical training if interested.
• Participate in orientation and training for new employees.
• Complete all mandatory hospital and system requirements.

Minimum Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience as a Physical Therapist required.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team collaboration.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare