Physical Therapist - Albany, GA.

Overview

Full-Time Physical Therapist - Albany, GA. Role at Hughston.

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease and to restore function, prevent disability and relieve pain.
• Consults with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of PT factors on patient health status.
• Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for medical record as necessary. Bills patients according to proper procedures.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
• Serves as an information and education resource for patients, families and other members of the therapy staff.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs related work as required.
• Recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks.
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Lift and carry 50 pounds, move patients and equipment. Marginal Functions:
Reach for and manipulate equipment and patient, visual acuity, hearing and speaking. Accommodations:
General PT equipment provided. Environmental Factors:
General medical clinic environment. OSHA Category: I.

Experience:

2 year experience preferred.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Medical Practices