Physical Therapist PT - Sub Acute Care - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Gainesville (GA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy across the life span, including child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. You will implement care plans aligned with physician orders, monitor progress, and document outcomes in accordance with professional standards and payer guidelines.

The role emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and discharge planning to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Current license holder of the Georgia Board.
• Bachelor's Degree; graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program.
• Life-span patient care skills across all ages and populations.

Responsabilités

• Provide cost-effective, high quality care and establish a plan of care aligned with medical findings and physician orders.
• Thoroughly evaluate, monitor, and reassess patients on a timely basis with appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate all patient care and demonstrate consistent clinical competencies with the team.
• Document treatment procedures according to professional standards and third party payor guidelines.
• Contribute to discharge planning and utilization of outside resources as appropriate.

Connaissances

Life-span patient care

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of Physical Therapy program

Description du poste

Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS' programs to help restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient to reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills and competency. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board.

Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree. Graduate of an approved school for a Physical Therapy.

Minimum Experience:

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: One (1) year experience.

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Provides cost-effective and high quality care to patients served. Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and Physician orders. Thoroughly evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis as evidenced by appropriate documentation. Coordinates all patient care and demonstrates consistent clinical competencies. Documents treatment procedures within the appropriate professional standards of practice and in compliance with department and third party payors guidelines. Accomplishes good clinical outcomes (using national benchmarks and comparing to others in the same service area) and designs proactive discharge plans utilizing a team approach as demonstrated by cost management of patient stay and utilization for outside resources. Has a direct positive influence on the organization's efforts to improve customer service (i.e. offers to assist patients, families and visitors, maintains a positive demeanor, facilitates a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.