Physical Therapist (PT) - Rehab Services (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health System • Carrollton, GA

125d

About The Position

Staff physical therapist performs evaluation and treatment of impairment in muscle movement and/or function resulting from injury or disease. Physical therapists provide consultation and other educational and advisory services to prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of physical disability, bodily malfunction, and pain. The person in this position provides services to the following populations: Adults (Eighteen years to seventy-five years of age) and Geriatrics (Seventy-five years of age and older).

Requirements

• Licensure by the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Physical Therapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Physical Therapy treatment procedures.
• BLS within 30 Days.
• No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops appropriate treatment plans to include time defined therapy goals, in accordance with physician established plan of care.
• Delegates treatment implementation appropriately, based on the type of treatment prescribed and level of training of support personnel.
• Instructs nursing and other staff in follow through activities as indicated.
• Completes discharge summaries in a timely manner, in accordance with current policy.
• Maintains patient records to include all required documentation, legibly written and completed within assigned time frames.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants, therapy aids, and student interns in accordance with established guidelines.
• Implements physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with established standards.
• Consults with other departments to improve quality and efficiency of patient care.
• Develops home programs and discharge plans with input from patients and families.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Practices good communication skills with patient and family members.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned.
• Participates in in-service educational programs.
• Assists other staff members in patient care activities.
• Demonstrates dependability on the job.
• Complies with standards set forth by TJC and other regulating agencies.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as requested.
• Performs other activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in patient care according to the age of the patient and population served.
• Coordinates physical therapy treatment with other hospital personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees