Physical Therapist I

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will play a vital part in helping patients recover from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions by developing personalized treatment plans and providing expert therapy services. If you are passionate about improving patients' quality of life and have a strong commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Educate patients and their families on injury prevention, health maintenance, and home exercise programs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient records and treatment outcomes
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Valid state licensure or certification to practice as a Physical Therapist
• Proven experience in a clinical or healthcare setting preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Knowledge of current physical therapy techniques and equipment

Join our dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a rewarding career dedicated to making a positive impact on patients' lives.

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 the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift, push and/or move more than 100 pounds. Employee may be required to operate various types of rehabilitation equipment necessitating manual dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is typical of a physical therapy environment. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to physical modalities, such as heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to treatment, or be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members. The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.