Physical Therapist I

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Description

• Performs PT evaluation that includes taking the patient's history; conducting a systems review and performing tests and measures to identify potential and existing problems and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician.
• Performs written re-evaluations (progress note) in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.
• Provides interventions (the interactions and procedures used in managing and instructing patients) that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;
• Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA's) as well as affiliated clinical and shadowing students to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;
• Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;
• Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;
• Meets Resurgens documentation standards.
• Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;
• Modify interventions as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes. This also includes development and implementation of discharge plans.
• Participate in quarterly chart audits, as requested.
• Maintain productivity in line with performance expectations.
• Meet the access needs of patients as situations arise.
• Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;
• Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;
• Promotes commitment to continuing education and evidence-based evidence-based care within the clinic.
• Meet the dress code as described in the employee manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
• Georgia State License granted by the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy required;
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR, BLS) certificates required;
• Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
• Two years' experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge related to physical therapy care and treatment of orthopedic injuries and illnesses
• Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
• Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
• Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with physicians, OTs, and ATCs.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
• Demonstrated conflict management skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
• Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);
• Valid Georgia driver's license and driving history meeting Resurgens' requirements (if applicable);
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.