Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Augusta, GA)

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

***Sign-On Bonus Eligible***

Hours: Full-Time 40 hrs a week (5/8s)

Job Summary:

Functions as a part of a large and varied healthcare team consisting of physicians, nurses, allied health personnel, and members of the community. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care to a variety of diagnostic categories and supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students. Caseloads may consist of adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients. The person in this position will function as a generalist while developing a specialization in a clinical area of interest.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Treatment:

• Implements treatment plan utilizing current theory and practice; works towards established goals; modifies goals and treatment plan as necessary and indicated.
• Documents treatment plan according to department policy and bills for services.
• Coordinates appropriate follow up post discharge from care.

Patient Assessment:

• Performs functions related to patient evaluation/re-evaluation, goal setting, and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures.
• Documents findings according to department policy and bills for services. Ensures findings are shared with appropriate individuals and provides necessary follow up.

Education:

• Provides a positive learning environment for observers, volunteers, students, and co-workers.
• Willingly accepts learners and ensures learning objectives are achieved. Provides learning opportunities for department staff on topics related to clinical specialty.

Productivity:

• Meets departmental productivity standards.
• Takes initiative to insure that established productivity standard is met on an ongoing and regular basis.
• Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs.
• Documents productivity in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Georgia State Licensure Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum Skills:

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