Physical Therapist WMCG (Acute Care)

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a dedicated healthcare professional to provide direct patient care and supervise rehabilitation technicians. The role involves creating and implementing treatment plans, patient assessments, and educational responsibilities for staff and volunteers.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed in Georgia upon hire. This position is crucial in enhancing the health and well-being of the individuals we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy is required.
• All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Georgia State Licensure is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and modify as needed.
• Perform patient evaluations and document findings.
• Provide education and learning opportunities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

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.

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