Job detail

Physical Therapist / PRN

Regency Hospital - Central Georgia

#Rehabilitation #Patient Assessment #BLS #Treatment Plans #State Licensure #Physical Therapy #Clinical Documentation #Inpatient Care #Post-ICU Services

Quick overview

Perform systematic patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients. Supervise therapy assistants and students while coordinating discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements summary

Requires a current state license as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification. Candidates should have approximately 3 years of experience as indicated in the additional job data.

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Job description

Overview Position

Physical
Therapist (PT)
Location:
Macon,
GA
Schedule:
Per
Diem/PRN -
Week
Days
Only
Compensation: $55.00 per hour Regency Hospital - Macon is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why
Join
Us
Start
Strong: Extensive Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for
Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.