Physical Therapist PT - Sub Acute Care - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Provides medically prescribed physical therapy within NGHS programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and help patients achieve maximum performance and participate in society while adapting to the limits of their capabilities. Provides care that meets developmental needs across the life span, as appropriate to the patient population and the employee’s skills and competencies. This position cares for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals outlined in policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist provides cost-effective, high-quality patient care; establishes plans of care consistent with medical findings and physician orders; evaluates, monitors, and reassesses patients promptly with appropriate documentation; coordinates care; and demonstrates clinical competency. The role documents treatment in accordance with professional standards and department and third-party payer guidelines. It also supports clinical outcomes, proactive team-based discharge planning, cost management, and positive customer service for patients, families, and visitors.

Requirements

Current license from the Georgia Board.
Bachelor’s degree.
Graduation from an approved school for Physical Therapy.
Skills required by accredited educational institute requirements to provide patient care meeting developmental needs across the life span.
Effective communication and good customer-service and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide medically prescribed therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance and participate in society within their capabilities.
Provide care that meets developmental needs across the life span for the applicable patient population.
Perform clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.
Provide cost-effective, high-quality care to patients.
Establish a plan of care consistent with medical findings and physician orders.
Evaluate, monitor, and reassess patients in a timely manner and document appropriately.
Coordinate patient care and demonstrate consistent clinical competencies.
Document treatment procedures according to professional standards of practice and department and third-party payer guidelines.
Promote good clinical outcomes using national benchmarks and comparisons with others in the same service area.
Design proactive discharge plans using a team approach, while managing patient-stay costs and use of outside resources.
Support customer service by assisting patients, families, and visitors, maintaining a positive demeanor, and facilitating a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute.