Physical Therapist

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people’s lives.

The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost‑conscious, quality‑focused, and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

• Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
  • Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
  • Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient toward goals
  • Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
  • Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
  • Provides discharge instructions, follow‑up, and referral to community resources as appropriate
  • Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services
• Patient Assessment
  • Responsible for establishing and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals, and discharge plans in collaboration with the physician
  • Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with patient and/or family members
  • Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals
• Documentation
  • Documents evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
  • Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
  • Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
• General Requirements
  • Adheres to ethical business practices, demonstrating the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty
  • Embraces diversity and demonstrates ability to work together
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
  • Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure
  • Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying  appropriately
  • Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in‑services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested
  • Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in a timely manner
  • Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost‑effective manner
  • Observes infection prevention precautions
• Customer Service
  • Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation, and customer service
  • Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients
  • Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients
  • Encourages a positive environment and experience for co‑workers and patients
  • Treats patients and fellow team members with respect, fostering teamwork with trust, support, and collaboration
  • Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements them appropriately
• Professional Development
  • Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities
  • Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines
  • Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure
  • Participates in orientation and training of new employees
  • Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned, complying with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

• Doctorate Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Bachelors Physical Therapy

• Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor

Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

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