Physical Therapist I

Description

· Performs PT evaluation that includes taking the patient’s history; conducting a systems review and performing tests and measures to identify potential and existing problems and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician. 

· Performs written re-evaluations (progress note) in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.

· Provides interventions (the interactions and procedures used in managing and instructing patients) that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;

· Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) as well as affiliated clinical and shadowing students to ensure compliance with the treatment plan; 

· Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;

· Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;

· Meets Resurgens documentation standards. 

· Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;

· Modify interventions as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes. This also includes development and implementation of discharge plans. 

· Participate in quarterly chart audits, as requested. 

· Maintain productivity in line with performance expectations. 

· Meet the access needs of patients as situations arise. 

· Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;

· Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;

· Promotes commitment to continuing education and evidence-based evidence-based care within the clinic. 

· Meet the dress code as described in the employee manual. 

· Other duties as assigned.

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 physical therapy care and treatment of orthopedic 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.