Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive PT services, with patient assessments, treatment planning, and regular reassessment to adjust care as needed.

New graduates are welcome. The role emphasizes family involvement, safe operation of modalities, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Georgia license is required; a $10k sign-on bonus is available for new teammates.

Qualifications

• Georgia license required.
• New graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments to inform an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals and updates the care plan as needed.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and the health care team to coordinate care.
• Provides patient education and involves family in teaching as appropriate.
• Documents in medical records in a timely, legible manner and adheres to policies.
• Operates PT modalities and equipment safely and correctly.
• Supports charge capture with accurate daily notes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

This position is eligible for $10k sign on bonus for new Atrium Health teammates. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages.

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.

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.