Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Duties: Job Summary Evaluates plans directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function prevent disability and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities. Essential Functions Evaluates patients selects and administers assessment techniques synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities procedures exercise programs therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patients diagnosis condition age and discharge needs. Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record physician reports patient and/or family as evidenced by documentation. Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed . Documents evaluations tests progress notes daily treatment notes attendance records patient/family education outcomes discharge notes and charges as needed. Communicates patients evaluation and subsequent progress to physician referral sources and other clinical staff coordinates patients schedule and treatment programs and discharge planning. Provides supervision of PTA s and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure. Physical Requirements Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting standing and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs kneeling twisting bending; on occasion crouching crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves goggles gowns and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fastpaced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Skills: Skills: NC license for Physical Therapy required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Education: Education: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy program required. NC license for Physical Therapy required

Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: Interview required Position Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine 11766 Highway 27 Summerville GA 30747 Specialty/Unit: Lead PT Outpatient Rehab Schedule: flexible 4x10 or 5X8 Available Weekend/Float Requirements (if applicable): Certification/Licensure/Additional Requirements: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy program required. GA license for Physical Therapy required Not Required but HIGHLY preferred: Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Sheet (Found in Egnyte) Resume Proof of Required Certifications/Licensure Additional Notes (If Applicable): Attire: Slacks and Polos. (Khaki Blue Black or Grey slacks)(Teal & Black Polos Provided)
Required Skills: THERAPY

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors Degree
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: Atrium Health Floyd : 1231
Job Category: Clinical Allied Travel