Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9am–6pm, Thursday & Friday 10am–7pm.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients/families consistent with patient’s individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment
• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area free of debris and clutter
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members, and others involved in the patient’s care
• Assesses the patient and identifies problems
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient’s care
• Plans, develops, and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient’s responses
• Plans treatment schedules that ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high-quality patient services
• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient’s individualized plan of care
• Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered
• Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association

Physical Requirements

• (Medium-Heavy) 36–75 lbs, 0–33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 20–35 lbs, 34–66% of the workday (frequently)
• 10–20 lbs, 67–100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 75 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
  • Blood-borne pathogen exposure
  • Bio-hazardous waste
  • Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
  • Communicable diseases
  • Electrical shock
  • Floor Surfaces
  • Hot/Cold Temperatures
  • Indoor/Outdoor conditions
  • Latex
  • Lighting
  • Patient care/handling injuries
  • Radiation
  • Shift work
  • Travel may be required
  • Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
• Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks