Physical Therapist Outpatient PRN - Pediatric - Marietta, GA

Posted:
9/6/2024, 9:36:19 AM

Location(s):
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment

  • Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
  • Develop a care plan with input from the patient and/or family.
  • Create realistic discharge plans that align with patient and family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care

  • Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.
  • Select appropriate treatment activities to advance patient goals.
  • Revise goals and care plans with patient/family input.
  • Provide ongoing patient and family education and training.
  • Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources as needed.
  • Serve as a referral source for rehabilitation services and equipment.

Documentation

  • Document evaluations, care plans, and treatment sessions according to departmental guidelines.
  • Complete and submit all required documentation, including family education and discharge information.

General Requirements

  • Uphold ethical standards, integrity, and honesty in all business practices.
  • Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to attendance and dress code policies.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and participate in meetings and staff activities.
  • Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
  • 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 all patient interactions.
  • Foster a positive environment and teamwork, treating patients and colleagues with respect.
  • Demonstrate and implement service recovery principles.

Professional Development

  • Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
  • Complete core and annual competencies as required.
  • Maintain licensure through continuing education.
  • Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
  • Fulfill all hospital and system mandatory requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

  • Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

  • Physical Therapist License.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • BLS Instructor Certification (if applicable).
  • BLS Provisional Certification (if applicable).

Required Minimum Skills:

  • Effective communication, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills.

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.