Physical Therapist PRN

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary 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.

Patient Assessment In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient. Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care Implements the physical therapy treatment plan. Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards 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.

Documentation Documents the 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, embraces diversity, maintains confidentiality, follows dress code, communicates effectively, attends required meetings, organizes workload, utilizes materials safely and observes infection prevention precautions.

Customer Service Strives to lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Applies AIDET principles, encourages positive environment, treats patients and team members with respect, fosters teamwork, demonstrates service recovery principles.

Professional Development Participates in professional development, mandatory education, core and annual competencies, maintains licensure, participates in orientation and training of new employees, completes mandatory system requirements.

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

• Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia
• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor

Not specified

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

Location & Compensation Riverdale, GA. Salary: $75,000.00–$90,000.00.

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