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

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist to join a large, diverse healthcare team providing direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will assess, treat, educate patients, document plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to support evidence-based care in Georgia hospitals and clinics.

Licensure in Georgia and BLS certification are required upon hire, with opportunities to grow a clinical specialization within a supportive system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• BLS certification is required upon hire as stated.
• GA state licensure upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and works toward goals as outlined.
• Documents treatment plans and bills for services.
• Coordinates follow-up after discharge from care.
• Performs patient evaluation/re-evaluation and discharge planning.
• Provides learning opportunities for observers and students.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

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 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

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