Physical Therapist, Acute Care (Columbia County)

Wellstar Health System; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist in Grovetown, Georgia. The role involves assessing and implementing rehabilitation programs for patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and relevant certifications. The position offers a full-time commitment and is ideal for those ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a supportive environment committed to enhancing patient health and well-being, and thrive in your professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or higher is required.
• PT certification and basic life support certifications are necessary.
• Effective communication and team-oriented skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement treatment for patients to improve mobility.
• Collaborate with physicians to evaluate and modify treatment plans.
• Document treatment sessions as per departmental protocols.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service focused

Team-oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy or higher

Job description

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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

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost‑conscious, quality‑focused and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Patient Treatment: Implements treatment plan utilizing current theory and practice; works towards established goals; modifies goals and treatment plan as necessary and indicated. Documents treatment plan according to department policy and bills for services. Coordinates appropriate follow‑up post discharge from care.
  • Implements the physical therapy treatment plan.
  • Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
  • Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input.
  • Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
  • Provides discharge instructions, follow‑up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
  • Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
• Patient Assessment: In collaboration with the physician, responsible for establishing and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patient. Establishes plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
  • Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
  • Submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
• Documentation: Records the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines, documents each treatment session according to protocols, and completes required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
• General Requirements:
  • Adheres to ethical business practices, integrity and honesty.
  • Embraces diversity and demonstrates teamwork.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Maintains attendance/punctuality.
  • Adheres to departmental dress code and ID badge policy.
  • Communicates effectively with all team members.
  • Participates in staff meetings, required in‑service, process improvement activity and other meetings.
  • Organizes workload to complete responsibilities timely.
  • Utilizes materials and equipment safely and cost‑effectively.
  • Observes infection prevention precautions.
• Customer Service:
  • Strives to lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
  • Strives to make a difference for employees and patients.
  • Applies AIDET principles in all interactions.
  • Encourages a positive environment and experience for co‑workers and patients.
  • Treats patients and team members with respect, fosters teamwork, trust, support and collaboration.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
• Professional Development:
  • Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
  • Completes core and annual competencies according to timelines.
  • Maintains licensure requirements.
  • Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
  • Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy or Master’s in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• PT – Physical Therapist
• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

Georgia State Licensure Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Skills

Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team‑oriented, and basic computer skills.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care