Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Augusta, GA)

Confidential; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Wellstar in Georgia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join a large multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct patient care to a variety of diagnostic categories, guide rehabilitation technicians and students, and develop expertise in a clinical area of interest.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Georgia state licensure, and BLS. This full-time position includes a sign-on bonus and opportunities to grow within an integrated health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist eligible for Georgia licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• Georgia state licensure upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and document care.
• Assess patients and coordinate follow-up after discharge.
• Educate observers, volunteers, and students on clinical topics.
• Meet productivity standards while providing direct patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR software

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

Various (United States of America)

Sign-On Bonus

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Hours

Full-Time 40 hrs a week (5/8s)

Job Summary

Functions as a part of a large and varied healthcare team consisting of physicians, nurses, allied health personnel, and members of the community. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care to a variety of diagnostic categories and supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students. Caseloads may consist of adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients. The person in this position will function as a generalist while developing a specialization in a clinical area of interest.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Patient Treatment: Implements treatment plan utilizing current theory and practice; works towards established goals; modifies goals and treatment plan as necessary and indicated. Documents treatment plan according to department policy and bills for services. Coordinates appropriate follow up post discharge from care.
• Patient Assessment: Performs functions related to patient evaluation/re-evaluation, goal setting, and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures. Documents findings according to department policy and bills for services. Ensures findings are shared with appropriate individuals and provides necessary follow up.
• Education: Provides a positive learning environment for observers, volunteers, students, and co-workers. Willingly accepts learners and ensures learning objectives are achieved. Provides learning opportunities for department staff on topics related to clinical specialty.
• Productivity: Meets departmental productivity standards. Takes initiative to insure that established productivity standard is met on an ongoing and regular basis. Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs. Documents productivity in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelors Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• Georgia State Licensure Upon Hire Required

Additional Information

• 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.