Physical Therapist PRN Inpatient Rehab

Wellstar Health System; Holly Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you'll assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs that enhance patient mobility and quality of life. You'll work collaboratively with patients and their families to establish personalized treatment goals while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values ethical practices and professional development. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's in Physical Therapy required.
• Effective communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements and revises physical therapy treatment plans with patient input.
• Documents evaluations and treatment sessions according to guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service focus

Team orientation

Basic computer skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Masters in Physical Therapy

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

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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.

Facility: Cobb Hospital

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

1. Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
2. Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
3. Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
4. Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
5. Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
6. Provides discharge instructions, follow-up, and referral to community resources as appropriate
7. 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.
• 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.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Masters in Physical Therapy or Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Instructor

Additional License(s) And Certification(s)

Required Minimum Experience:

Not specified

Required Minimum Skills

Effective communication skills, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills.