The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent or reduce deformity in patients with diseases or injuries. Services are provided throughout the care continuum in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner while adhering to all regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment:

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans based on the patient’s physical therapy needs.
• Create and adjust a plan of care with input from patients and/or family members.
• Develop realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and/or family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Select appropriate activities to help patients achieve their goals.
• Revise goals and plans of care with input from patients and families.
• Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
• Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources as needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.

Documentation:

• Document evaluations and care plans according to departmental guidelines.
• Record each treatment session following departmental protocols.
• Complete and submit required documentation, including family education and discharge information, in accordance with facility and program guidelines.

General Requirements:

• Uphold ethical business practices with the highest standards of integrity and honesty.
• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Follow departmental dress code, including wearing and displaying an ID badge.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members.
• Attend staff meetings, required in-services, process improvement activities, and other requested meetings.
• Manage workload efficiently and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
• Observe infection prevention precautions.

Customer Service:

• Lead the industry in vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.
• Make a positive impact on employees and patients' lives.
• Consistently apply AIDET principles in patient interactions.
• Foster a positive environment for coworkers and patients by treating everyone with respect and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and implement service recovery principles as needed.

Professional Development:

• Participate in professional development and mandatory education.
• Complete core and annual competencies on schedule.
• Fulfill educational requirements to maintain licensure.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Meet all mandatory hospital and/or system requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

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

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

• Basic Life Support.
• Georgia State Physical Therapy License.

Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team collaboration.
• Basic computer skills.