PHYSICAL THERAPIST, INPATIENT REHAB THERAPY

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Low healthcare insurance premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

South Georgia Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Inpatient Rehab Therapy department at the Main Campus. The role provides a full range of PT services across age groups, with assessment, treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, Georgia license, and CPR certification. Experience with adult and geriatric populations is preferred; on‑site training is provided for full‑time staff. A $30,000 sign‑on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four year bachelor’s degree program (or foreign equivalent).
• Hold an applicable and current license in the state of Georgia.
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations with physical disabilities is desirable.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services for all ages, including assessment, treatment planning and interventions.
• Document care and coordinate the plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Support SGMC Health’s mission, vision, values and standards in daily practice.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT REHAB THERAPY

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift

• $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a full range of physical therapy services for all age groups including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Documents care provided. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Demonstrates accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & AMBILITIES

• Graduate of a four year bachelors degree program (or foreign equivalent)
• Hold an applicable and current license in state of Georgia.
• Experience in working with adult and geriatric population with physical disabilities is desired.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• CPR Certification required.
• QI credentialing is required within initial 90 day period, or within 90 days of orientation to Inpatient Rehab unit. On-site training provided for full time and part time IRF employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital or clinical setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in ex-cess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects (wheelchairs, and beds). Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working week-ends and holidays. May be subjected to high levels of stress. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious dis-eases, on a daily basis. Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.

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