Physical Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education to patients/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.
• Assesses the patient and identifies problems. Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals. Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
• Plans treatment schedules which ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.
• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.