Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; Parkway Place (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with the care team to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent deformity.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, plan discharge, and uphold regulatory standards in a culture that values compassion, excellence, and every voice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Active licensure/registration to practice physical therapy.
• Good communication, teamwork, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan and progresses patients toward goals.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff on plan of care and discharge planning.
• Documents evaluation and plan of care per departmental guidelines.
• Adheres to ethical standards, maintains patient confidentiality, and participates in meetings and process improvements.
• Provides patient and family education and supports a positive patient experience.
• Maintains licensure, completes mandatory education, and participates in orientation and training.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Education

Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate 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 Day (United States of America)

SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME ROLES

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Physical Therapist Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor. Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

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.

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.