Physical Therapist - Outpatient

divh2Physical Therapist/h2pEvaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliEvaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patients diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs./liliGathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation./liliEstablishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidence-based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed./liliDocuments evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed./liliCommunicates patients evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patients schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning./liliProvides supervision of PTAs and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure./li/ulh3Skills/h3ulliHearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication./liliVision (corrected) adequate for reading./liliIntelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties./liliSitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day./liliJob duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead./liliLifting of patients, equipment, or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally./liliAble to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely./liliMust be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers./liliPersonal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids./liliWork is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors./li/ulh3Location/h3pJoin our dedicated team in the beautiful city of Rome, GA. Enjoy a vibrant community with a rich history, scenic beauty, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live and work./p/div