Physical Therapist - Full Time (Monroe)

Athens Orthopedic Clinic; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Orthopedic Clinic in Monroe is seeking a qualified physical therapist to administer therapy services according to clinic policies. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, and providing continuity of patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong evaluation skills, and knowledge of patient care protocols across all age groups. This position may involve working weekends and requires compliance with quality improvement standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate patients using tests and measurements.
• Competent in performing physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of psychosocial and developmental needs for various patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine physical therapy needs.
• Establish and document treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Provide continuity of care through communication with health professionals.
• Instruct patients and family on home care programs.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Knowledge of patient care protocols

Physical therapy techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

NOTE: This position is assigned to the Rehabilitation Clinic in Monroe.

Position Summary

Administration of physical therapy services/procedures according to clinic policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities – Essential

This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Establishes physical therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy.
• Competently performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
• Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with quality improvement standards.
• Participates in organizational committees as assigned.
• Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT/PTA student training.

Position Responsibilities – Non-essential / Other

OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood fluid and tissue.

Additional

There is occupational risk of exposure to TB. Risk of exposure to injury while transferring/safeguarding the patient exists. Risk of electric shock exists in the use of electronic equipment.

Works prescheduled and/or voluntary weekends.