Physical Therapist / PRN / Outpatient
About The Position
Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families based on individualized patient needs within an interdisciplinary environment. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing and implementing measurable treatment plans, modifying plans based on patient responses, and providing direct patient care and specialized treatments. The Physical Therapist communicates with the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care, and instructs patients and families on pertinent aspects of treatment. The role also involves planning treatment schedules, maintaining supplies and equipment, documenting patient care and charges, and following infection-control and sterile-technique standards. Outpatient experience is preferred. The listed PRN rate is $60.50 per hour, plus shift differential.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients and educate patients and families according to individualized needs.
- Assess patients and identify problems.
- Develop and implement result-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
- Modify treatment plans based on patient responses.
- Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to each patient's plan of care.
- Instruct and train patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of care.
- Communicate regularly with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in patient care.
- Plan treatment schedules to optimize staff and equipment use and support high-quality patient services.
- Maintain an established inventory of supplies and ensure proper equipment use and maintenance.
- Keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
- Document patient program or setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
- Follow organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
- Perform other related duties as required.
