Physical Therapist - Caduceus USA
Atlanta, GA 30354
About the Job
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist for Caduceus Occupational Medicine will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
- At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide.
- Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Physical Requirements:
- Duties require extensive standing and walking.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
- Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Source : Caduceus USA
