Physical Therapist

• Patient Assessments / Reassessments
• Performs appropriate patient assessments resulting in an effective treatment plan
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals of time demonstrating the ability to observe treatment effect and modify the plan of care as indicated
• Involves the patient and /or family in the assessment process and the formation of the care plan
• Care Planning / Interdisciplinary Communication
• Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders
• Demonstrates appropriate case management to ensure quality of care and best patient outcome
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, nurses, case managers, and other members of the health care team to ensure care is collaborative and appropriate
• Patient Outcomes
• Assesses and documents patient outcomes criteria at the initial and discharge evaluations
• Physical Therapy Modalities / Patient Treatment
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities / treatments and performs correctly
• Operates Equipment Safely and Correctly
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in using equipment pertinent to providing physical therapy services
• Patient Education
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning
• Includes the family in teaching as appropriate
• Documentation
• Documentation meets current standards and policies
• Documentation is legible
• No inappropriate abbreviations are used
• Documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Medical Records are closed as per policy
• Charge Capture
• Time is adequately documented in the assessments and daily treatment notes
• Each charge bill adequately reflects all services provided
• Demonstrates self-growth as a professional therapist
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth opportunities

• Georgia license
• Bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in physical therapy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and dependable
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors
• Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner
• If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test

New graduates will be considered

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program