Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides medically prescribed therapy within Northeast Georgia Health System’s programs to help restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and assist patients in reaching maximum performance to live within their capabilities. The role involves providing care and service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span, including child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. The employee will perform clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Requirements

Current license holder of the Georgia Board
Bachelors Degree, Graduate of an approved school for a Physical Therapy
Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of Internship

Responsibilities

Provides cost-effective and high quality care to patients served.
Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and Physician orders.
Thoroughly evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
Coordinates all patient care and demonstrates consistent clinical competencies.
Documents treatment procedures within the appropriate professional standards of practice and in compliance with department and third party payors guidelines.
Accomplishes good clinical outcomes (using national benchmarks and comparing to others in the same service area) and designs proactive discharge plans utilizing a team approach as demonstrated by cost management of patient stay and utilization for outside resources.
Consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards (monthly average).
Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills to minimize patient waiting time, and improve efficiency.
Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills.
Consistently initiates positive and professional communication with medical and department staff as evidenced by peer review and observation.
Demonstrates flexibility by pro-actively resolving conflicts, scheduling problems, and completing assignments in a timely manner.
Exhibits effective team work and interdisciplinary team building skills as evidenced by Manager observation, peer review, and other departments feedback, i.e. nursing.
The Therapist has a direct positive influence on the organization’s efforts to improve customer service (i.e. offers to assist patients, families and visitors, maintains a positive demeanor, facilitates a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute, etc.).
Completes other duties and assignments assigned by the Manager in a timely manner.