Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH

Job : 286757

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Provides direct patient care/physical therapy services to a caseload of residents in a non-CMS skilled care facility. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Physical Therapy department and performs administrative duties inherent in the position. Supervises one Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), students, and any department volunteers. Participates in key organizational committees including Performance Improvement, Safety and Falls committees.

• Reviews requests for physical therapy services, establishes service and program priorities, and coordinates programs and services with other departments.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises clinical training of physical therapy students in the facility; develops and coordinates clinical research programs, study projects, and audit activities related to patient treatment.
• Develops and establishes departmental policies and procedures, and completes annual review of all departmental and facilities policies and recommends modifications.
• Participates in personal and departmental professional growth through continuing education programs required for state licensure and national state board certification, in-service activities, professional meetings, community involvement, and independent study.
• Supervises and evaluates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), a Restorative Technician, students, and volunteers.
• Provides high-quality patient care: develops and implements physical therapy programs based on residents' needs and skill levels; screens, evaluates, plans, treats, and documents; participates in clinical team admissions and resident care conferences; reviews requests for services and coordinates with other departments; oversees departmental function and staff management.
• Trains staff in new or revised work/treatment methods and procedures for the administration of therapy.
• Participates in team meetings for the purpose of coordinating and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care; serves as the Physical Therapy department representative on committees.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment needed to perform physical therapy services; monitors and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Maintains departmental administrative and patient care records, including attendance, patient progress, ongoing departmental patient care audit activities, services, equipment procurement and maintenance, and monthly and annual reports.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapy School with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist.

• At least two years of experience in all facets of Physical Therapy; supervisory experience or training in managing staff.

• A Doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Geriatric Physical Therapy clinical certification.

• Experience with the Point Click Care electronic medical record system.
• Experience in long‑term care.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and training in functional mobility. Ability to plan and provide skilled intervention based on assessed deficits. Management skills to supervise PT, PTA, a restorative technician, students, and volunteers. Ability to operate equipment and perform technical procedures, make simple mechanical adjustments/repairs, mentor, motivate, evaluate staff, communicate effectively, prioritize workload, and accomplish departmental objectives.

Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist.

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Pay Band: B15. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period:
Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System…