Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in Acute Care at Navicent Health Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation. The role involves performing patient assessments, developing treatment plans, communicating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families. The position requires adherence to documentation standards, accurate charge capture, and a commitment to professional growth through continuing education. The physical demands include visual acuity, verbal communication, assisting with patient transfers, functional range of motion, lifting and carrying, and the ability to work in a busy, noisy environment while remaining calm under stress and managing multiple situations simultaneously.

Requirements

• Georgia license.
• Bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in physical therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and dependable
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan.
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate.
• Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing physical therapy services.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Documentation is legible.
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used.
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Medical Records are closed as per policy.
• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes.
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided.
• Demonstrates self-growth as a professional therapist.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• $10k sign on bonus for new Atrium Health teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level