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Physical Therapist Outpatient Ortho - Marietta

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.

#Customer Service #Confidentiality #Documentation #Patient Assessment #BLS #Professional Development #Patient Education #Infection Prevention #Licensure

Quick overview

The physical therapist is responsible for assessing patients, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. This involves establishing and evaluating treatment plans, providing ongoing patient education, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program and hold a required Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Essential requirements include holding a Physical Therapist license and Basic Life Support certification, along with effective communication and customer service skills.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCustomer ServiceConfidentialityDocumentationCommunication SkillsPatient AssessmentIntegrityTreatment PlanningComputer SkillsInfection PreventionProfessional DevelopmentService RecoveryTeam OrientedEthical BehaviorPain ReliefRehabilitative ProgramsProvision Of Care

Job description

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's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift 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.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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 by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. - Embraces diversity and demonstrates the 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 ID badge 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 an appropriate and 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.

Physical Therapist Outpatient Ortho - Marietta

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