Physical Therapist - Medical

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and reduce pain. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to tailor plans of care, educate patients and families, and support discharge and follow-up resources.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, ethical practice, and cost-conscious, quality-focused patient care within a leading integrated health system.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctorate or Masters/Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and active PT license.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Progress patients toward goals with appropriate activities.
• Update goals with patient/family input and provide discharge instructions.

Skills

Effective communication

Team oriented

Customer service

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

Job description

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

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.

Treatment Planning and Provision of 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 the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient.

Documentation

• Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines

General requirements

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions

Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Doctorate Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Bachelors Physical Therapy

PT - Physical Therapist

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

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