Physical Therapist PRN

Resurgens Orthopaedics•Sandy Springs, GA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The PT partners with Resurgens’ physicians to provide comprehensive care to our patients. The PT creates and implements a plan for returning patients to optimal physical health by evaluating patient needs and performing specific physical therapy procedures as they relate to the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
State License to perform physical therapy granted by the individual States’ licensing entity;
Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
Two years' experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.
Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses
Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with other healthcare professionals;
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
Demonstrated conflict management skills;
Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);
Valid driver’s license and driving history meeting Resurgens’ requirements (if applicable);
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
Basic working knowledge of software (Windows, Internet, Excel, Word and Outlook);

Responsibilities

Performs evaluations, treatments, documentation, communications, supervision and decision making in accordance to the State Practice Act;
Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;
Performs written documentation in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments
Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;
Provides supervision of the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s), technicians/aides w/in the scope of the State practice act;
Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;
Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan in accordance w/State, Federal and insurance requirements/policies;
Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;
Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;
Other duties as assigned.
Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;
Performs non-treatment activities/tasks to assist the operation as requested by clinic leadership