Highlights
Evaluation and treatment of patients primarily in the Rehab hospital and LTAC hospital determined by business need; daily documentation and charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members daily; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with outside physicians and other professionals. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Warm Springs, GA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | http://www.wellstarcareers.org/index.asp |
Description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: 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.
Work Shift
The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (30 min lunch).
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Job Summary:
Evaluation and treatment of patients primarily in the Rehab hospital and LTAC hospital determined by business need; daily documentation and charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members daily; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with outside physicians and other professionals.
Responsibilities:
Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately.
Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.
Determines therapy educational needs and provides PRN.
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed
Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
BLS certification from American Heart Association
GA Physical Therapy license or eligible
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in Rehab, SNF, LTACH, Acute Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Basic computer literacy
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
About Company
As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’