Senior Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Augusta, GA)

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Wellstar Health Systems seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team. You will mentor junior staff, participate in department leadership and contribute to quality initiatives.

The role includes evaluating patients, planning care and educating learners across the clinical spectrum. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and BLS certification, with a minimum of 5 years PT experience or 3 years PT plus 2 years supervisory

Formación

• Minimum 5 years Physical Therapy experience OR 3 years PT plus 2 years in supervisory role.
• BLS certification required (Instructor or Basic Life Support) or ARC-BLS
• Strong leadership and teaching abilities to mentor junior staff and students.

Responsabilidades

• Implements and coordinates treatment plans and documents in accordance with department policy.
• Performs patient evaluation/re-evaluation, goal setting and discharge planning.
• Provides education and learning opportunities for observers, volunteers, students and staff.
• Leads and mentors department staff and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains productivity standards and patient-focused care.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Leadership

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

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 ShiftVarious (United States of America)

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Hours: Full-Time 40 hrs a week w/ flexibility

Job Summary:

Part of a large and varied team consisting of physicians, nurses, allied health personnel, and members of the community. Provides direct patient care to a variety of diagnostic categories and supervising junior staff, rehabilitation technicians, volunteers and students. Serves as mentors to new staff members. Caseloads may consist of adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients. Serves on departmental committees, serves as a speaker for educational programs/classes, and participates in process improvement and quality initiatives. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in a specialty area.

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.

Leadership:

Serves as a member/leader of a department, AUMC, campus or community program or project. Mentors new staff and assists in leadership development of other team members. Provides input and suggestions for quality improvement to department leaders.

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. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support PT - Physical Therapist

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 5 years Physical therapy Required orMinimum 3 years physical therapy plus 2 years of experience in supervisory role.

Required Minimum Skills:

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