Physical Therapist Outpatient Neuro - 144 Bill Carruth Pkwy, Hiram
Wellstar Health Systems
Hiram, Georgia
Facility: Paulding Hospital
The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and implements rehabilitative programs to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, increase strength, and prevent or reduce deformities caused by disease or injury. Services are provided across the care continuum with a focus on cost-efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while adhering to regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment:
- Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
- Develop and adjust care plans with patient and family input.
- Create realistic discharge plans that align with patient and family goals.
Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:
- Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
- Select and administer appropriate treatment activities to achieve patient goals.
- Revise treatment goals and plans based on patient and family feedback.
- Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
- Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources.
- Act as a resource for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.
Documentation:
- Document evaluations and care plans following departmental guidelines.
- Record each treatment session as per departmental protocols.
- Complete and submit required documentation, including family education and discharge records, according to facility guidelines.
General Requirements:
- Uphold ethical standards and demonstrate integrity and honesty.
- Embrace diversity and work collaboratively.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Adhere to attendance, dress code, and ID badge policies.
- Communicate effectively with team members.
- Attend meetings, in-service training, and process improvement activities.
- Manage workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely.
- Follow infection prevention protocols.
Customer Service:
- Lead in vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.
- Make a positive impact on employees and patients.
- Apply AIDET principles in patient interactions.
- Foster a positive environment and teamwork.
- Implement service recovery principles as needed.
Professional Development:
- Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
- Complete core and annual competencies on time.
- Fulfill educational requirements to maintain licensure.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
- Meet all hospital and system requirements.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
Experience:
Skills:
- Effective communication.
- Customer service focus.
- Team-oriented.
- Basic computer skills.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Physical Therapist license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- BLS Instructor and BLS Provisional certifications are required.
Additional Information:
Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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