Outpatient Physical Therapist (Ortho)

About the Role

At Wellstar, our mission is 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. As a Physical Therapist, you will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity for patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
  • Implements the physical therapy treatment plan.
  • Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress the patient toward goals.
  • Revises goals and 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, and physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation.
• Patient Assessment
  • In collaboration with the physician, establishes and evaluates treatment programs, plan of care, goals, and discharge plans related to the physical therapy needs of the patient.
  • Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
  • Establishes a realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.
• 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 performing 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 and 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.
  • Applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
  • Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
  • Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
  • Fosters teamwork with trust, support, and collaboration.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
• Professional Development
  • Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
  • Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
  • Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
  • Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
  • Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
  • Physical Therapist license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Instructor required).
• Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team-oriented, and basic computer skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus available.

Schedule

Day shift (United States of America).