Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist- Austell

Wellstar Health System • Mableton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The organization prides itself on being a leading example in healthcare, driven by dedicated professionals making a difference in people's lives. The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformity in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are delivered across the full continuum of care, emphasizing cost-consciousness, quality, and customer orientation, while adhering to all applicable regulatory standards. Wellstar is recognized as one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, earning national rankings and local recognition for its high-quality care and inclusive culture. The company's vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. Wellstar fosters a culture of excellence, consistently receiving accolades from national organizations for its safety principles, quality advancements, and being featured on lists like FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and Seramount’s 100 Best Companies, signifying its status as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Bachelors Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
• PT - Physical Therapist license
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor certification
• Effective communication skills
• Customer service focused
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services
• In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members
• Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals
• Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Observes infection prevention precautions
• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients
• Treats patients and fellow team members with respect
• Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work
• More rewarding life
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Featured on Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• Culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees