Select Specialty Hospital - Savannah·Savannah, Georgia
The Physical Therapist performs systematic patient assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and conducts therapy sessions. They also supervise assistants and students while participating in discharge planning and patient education.
Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. Additionally, they are required to possess or obtain a BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Market context
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