Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistSIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women's care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.Job SummaryEvaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatmentEssential FunctionsInteracts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their familiesEffectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomesAbility to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient populationSupervises and delegates the care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standardsAdministers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machinesPerforms therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patientEvaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modificationsPlans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patientsFormulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriateEstablishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluationQualificationsEducationBachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, requiredLicenses/CertificationsMust have a current State Physical Therapy LicenseAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transferExperienceAble to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamworkAttention to detailAdaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate actionMust be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverageBasic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionDemonstrates proficient time management skillsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAdditional languages preferred.Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities