Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Timely documentation.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Technicians.

Qualifications:

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