Physical Therapist PT - Sub Acute Care - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed therapy across life spans, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, target outcomes, and adherence to patient safety goals within NGHS programs.

Qualifications

• Current license holder of the Georgia Board.
• Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an approved Physical Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective and high-quality care to patients; establishes a plan of care per medical findings and physician orders.
• Evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis with proper documentation.
• Documents treatment procedures within professional standards and department policies; ensures third-party payor guidelines are followed.
• Designs proactive discharge plans utilizing a team approach to optimize patient outcomes and resource use.
• Positively influences customer service and patient experience for NGHS and its Rehabilitation Institute.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of an approved school for Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work

Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

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:

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% of time

Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time

Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time

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 (NGHS) 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.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.