Wellstar Health System
Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team
Wellstar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team
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Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team
role at
Wellstar Health System
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Overview Are you interested in a Float Pool opportunity? Join our dynamic
W ellStar
E nterprise
S upport
T eam (WEST) and become a vital part of ensuring seamless staffing across WellStar facilities! As a member of the WEST Team, you'll have the exciting chance to float to various units based on the greatest need, with unit assignments determined by WFE leadership, considering your clinical expertise and skill mix.
The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, relieving pain, increasing strength, and preventing deformities due to disease or injury. Services are provided across the continuum of care in a cost‑effective, quality‑focused, and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all regulatory standards is required.
Patient Assessment Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
Develop a plan of care with input from the patient and/or family.
Create a realistic discharge plan that incorporates patient and/or family goals.
Treatment Planning And Provision Of Care
Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
Select appropriate activities to advance patient goals.
Revise treatment goals and plans based on patient and family input.
Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
Offer discharge instructions, follow‑up, and referrals to community resources as needed.
Act as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.
Documentation
Document evaluations and care plans according to departmental guidelines.
Record each treatment session as per departmental protocols.
Complete and submit family education, discharge, and other required documentation in line with facility and program guidelines.
General Requirements
Uphold ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and honesty.
Embrace diversity and work collaboratively.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
Follow departmental dress code and display ID badge appropriately.
Communicate effectively with team members.
Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and process improvement activities.
Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost‑effectively.
Observe infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service
Lead with vision, technology, innovation, and superior customer service.
Make a positive impact on the lives of employees and patients.
Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all patient interactions.
Foster a positive environment, respect colleagues, and collaborate effectively.
Implement service recovery principles as needed.
Professional Development
Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
Complete core and annual competencies according to departmental timelines.
Fulfill educational requirements to maintain licensure, including potential surgical training if interested.
Participate in orientation and training for new employees.
Complete all mandatory hospital and system requirements.
Required Minimum Education
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program required.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Physical Therapist license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum of 3 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience as a Physical Therapist required.
Required Skills
Effective communication skills.
Customer service orientation.
Team collaboration.
Basic computer skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team
role at
Wellstar Health System
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Overview Are you interested in a Float Pool opportunity? Join our dynamic
W ellStar
E nterprise
S upport
T eam (WEST) and become a vital part of ensuring seamless staffing across WellStar facilities! As a member of the WEST Team, you'll have the exciting chance to float to various units based on the greatest need, with unit assignments determined by WFE leadership, considering your clinical expertise and skill mix.
The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, relieving pain, increasing strength, and preventing deformities due to disease or injury. Services are provided across the continuum of care in a cost‑effective, quality‑focused, and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all regulatory standards is required.
Patient Assessment Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
Develop a plan of care with input from the patient and/or family.
Create a realistic discharge plan that incorporates patient and/or family goals.
Treatment Planning And Provision Of Care
Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
Select appropriate activities to advance patient goals.
Revise treatment goals and plans based on patient and family input.
Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
Offer discharge instructions, follow‑up, and referrals to community resources as needed.
Act as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.
Documentation
Document evaluations and care plans according to departmental guidelines.
Record each treatment session as per departmental protocols.
Complete and submit family education, discharge, and other required documentation in line with facility and program guidelines.
General Requirements
Uphold ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and honesty.
Embrace diversity and work collaboratively.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
Follow departmental dress code and display ID badge appropriately.
Communicate effectively with team members.
Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and process improvement activities.
Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost‑effectively.
Observe infection prevention precautions.
Customer Service
Lead with vision, technology, innovation, and superior customer service.
Make a positive impact on the lives of employees and patients.
Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all patient interactions.
Foster a positive environment, respect colleagues, and collaborate effectively.
Implement service recovery principles as needed.
Professional Development
Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
Complete core and annual competencies according to departmental timelines.
Fulfill educational requirements to maintain licensure, including potential surgical training if interested.
Participate in orientation and training for new employees.
Complete all mandatory hospital and system requirements.
Required Minimum Education
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program required.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
Required Licenses And Certifications
Physical Therapist license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum of 3 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience as a Physical Therapist required.
Required Skills
Effective communication skills.
Customer service orientation.
Team collaboration.
Basic computer skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellstar Health System by 2x
Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in
Marietta, GA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr