What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Wellstar Health System?
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Work Shift
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
Work Shift
- New Graduates Welcomed****
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
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
- Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy Preferred
- BLS certification from American Heart Association
- GA Physical Therapy license or eligible
- Minimum 1 year experience in Rehab, SNF, LTACH, Acute Preferred
- Basic computer literacy