Physical Therapist WMCG (Acute Care)

Confidential; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within a large healthcare team. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising trainees, and ensuring follow-up after discharge.

A strong emphasis on education and teamwork is essential. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to specialize clinically while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes within the Wellstar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Georgia licensure required upon hire.
• BLS Instructor certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and works toward goals; adjusts plans as needed.
• Documents treatment plans and billing; ensures follow-up after discharge.
• Provides learning opportunities for observers, students, and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Georgia State Licensure

BLS Instructor

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)

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.

***$10k Sign On Bonus Offer Incentive + Relocation Enhancement***

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

Required Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum Skills:

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