Physical Therapist Outpatient

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide outpatient care at Peach Medical Center. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend/holiday coverage for inpatient needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, education, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Georgia licensure is required and new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Georgia license required.
• Bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• New graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments to generate an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals and adapts plans as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities and uses equipment correctly.
• Provides patient education and family involvement in teaching as appropriate.
• Ensures timely, legible documentation and accurate charge capture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexible and dependable

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in physical therapy

Job description

Department

37694 Navicent Health Medical Center: Peach - Physical Therapy

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

We need a 40 hour employee for outpatient physical therapy. Normal schedule - Monday - Friday + some weekend and holiday hours required for coverage of inpatient population at Peach Medical Center.

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

Patient Assessments / Reassessments

• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.

Care Planning / Interdisciplinary Communication

• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.

Patient Outcomes

• Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations. (all shoulder, back, incontinence, and anodyne).

Physical Therapy Modalities / Patient Treatment

• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.

Operates Equipment Safely and Correctly

• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing physical therapy services.

Patient Education

• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.

Documentation

• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Documentation is legible.
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Medical Records are closed as per policy.

Charge Capture

• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.
• Demonstrates self-growth as a professional therapist.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth opportunities.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Georgia license.

Education Required

• Bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in physical therapy

Experience Required

• New graduates will be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to be flexible and dependable

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.;).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The physical therapist is responsible for patient evaluations, care planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The PT administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. The PT assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapist ensures patient charges are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Physical Therapists coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to support staff (PTA, OT /PT Aide, etc.) The physical therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, contributing to performance improvement and CQI activities. Physical therapist participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs