Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH

Job Title:

Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH

Location:

Augusta University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

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1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

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2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

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 (1) Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), students (if the PT elects to precept), and any department volunteers. Participates in key organizational committees including Performance Improvement, Safety and Falls committees.

• REVIEWS REQUEST FOR SERVICES Reviews requests for physical therapy services, establishes service and program priorities, and coordinates programs and services with other departments.
• PLAN AND COORDINATES CLINICAL TRAINING 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.
• DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, AND REVIEW POLICIES Develops and establishes departmental policies and procedures, and completes annual review of all departmental and facilities policies and recommends modifications.
• PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Participates in personal and departmental professional growth through continuing education programs required for state licensure and national state board…