Physical Therapist PRN

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess patients, plan individualized care, and implement rehabilitation programs. You will collaborate with physicians and families to set goals, discharge plans, and provide ongoing education.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, teamwork, and timely documentation. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment plans, revising goals with patient input, and guiding discharge instructions while ensuring cost-conscious, high-quality care across

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• All required licenses and certifications must be obtained upon hire.
• Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, goals and discharge plans.
• Establish a plan of care with patient/family members and discharge goals.
• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan and provide patient/family education.
• Document evaluations and plans of care per departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals and discharge instructions, and assist with community resources as appropriate.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

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 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.
  • Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
  • Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• 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.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
• Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
• Fosters teamwork with 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 established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Required and Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Required or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Required or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

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Required Minimum Skills:

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

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.