Facility: Paulding Hospital

Job Summary:

The physical therapist evaluates, plans, and implements rehab programs to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, boost strength, and prevent or correct deformities. Services are delivered cost-effectively, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, while adhering to all regulatory standards.

This Position Offers Opportunities Across Multiple Locations!

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment:

• Collaborate with physicians to develop, evaluate, and update treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans based on the patient’s physical therapy needs.

• Create and adjust care plans with input from the patient and/or family.

• Develop realistic discharge plans incorporating patient and family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:

• Implement and adjust physical therapy treatment plans.

• Select appropriate activities to help patients achieve their goals.

• Revise goals and plans with input from patients and families.

• Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.

• Give 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, treatment plans, and each session according to departmental guidelines.

• Complete and submit all required documentation, including family education and discharge information.

General Requirements:

• Uphold ethical standards and demonstrate integrity and honesty.

• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and dress code policies, including wearing an ID badge.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with all team members.

• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and other required activities.

• Organize workload to meet responsibilities timely and safely.

• Use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.

• Follow infection prevention protocols.

Customer Service:

• Lead with vision, technology, innovation, and excellent customer service.

• Make a positive impact on employees and patients.

• Apply AIDET principles consistently.

• Foster a positive environment and teamwork, treating everyone with respect.

• Implement service recovery principles as needed.

Professional Development:

• Engage in professional development and mandatory education.

• Complete core and annual competencies on time.

• Meet all educational requirements to maintain licensure.

• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.

• Fulfill all mandatory hospital and system requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program Required and

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy Required

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

• Physical Therapist 1.00 Required

• Basic Life Support 2.00 Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.