FT Acute Care Physical Therapist - (32 hours) (Hiring Immediately)

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Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Acute Care Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.
In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient.
Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members.
Treatment Planning and Provision of Care
Implements the physical therapy treatment plan
Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate-
Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Observes infection prevention precautions
Customer Service
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Bachelors Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Doctorate Physical Therapy
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Physical Therapist
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills. xzbcwsv


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