Physical Therapist PT - Sub Acute Care - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Medical Center • Gainesville, GA

21h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy within Northeast Georgia Health System’s programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and help patients reach maximum performance and participate in society while living within the limits of their capabilities. The role provides care appropriate to patients’ developmental needs across the lifespan and serves child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals, as outlined in policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current license from the Georgia Board.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate of an approved school for Physical Therapy.
• Skills meeting accredited educational institute requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the lifespan.
• Effective communication, customer-service, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 promptly, with appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate patient care and demonstrate consistent clinical competencies.
• Document treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice and department and third-party payer guidelines.
• Achieve good clinical outcomes using national benchmarks and comparisons with others in the same service area.
• Design proactive discharge plans using a team approach, with attention to patient-stay costs and use of outside resources.
• Support the organization’s customer-service efforts by assisting patients, families, and visitors, maintaining a positive demeanor, and facilitating a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time