Physical Therapist (Full-Time - PT) - Athens Health & Rehab

Physical Therapist

Join our team at Restore Therapy Services, one of the nation's largest providers of innovative rehabilitative therapies and wellness-based programs to senior populations. We are committed to ensuring the highest degree of quality care while providing therapy services to our patients.

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's written plan of care, including assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion (ROM).
• Direct physical therapy treatment and instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determine priority needs for physical therapy and report to the physician on the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiate physical therapy and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals as directed by company policy.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients and maintain communication with other personnel involved in patient care.
• Attend and contribute to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by company policy.
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs and refer as appropriate.
• Instruct patient's family/caregiver and other company personnel in the patient's treatment regime when indicated.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants according to company policy and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a degree from a baccalaureate or Master's program in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Hold a valid and current license to practice physical therapy in the state employed.
• Have two (2) years of clinical experience as a physical therapist.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Familiarity with general use and functions of computers, including starting programs, using files, apps, and navigating screens. Experience with Apple iPads and iPods is a plus.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Some travel may be required.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodation.
• If applying for an outpatient position, you must possess an active AHA (American Heart Association) CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Healthcare spending account
• Free CEUs

Schedule

Full-time, 8 hours per day M-F; once every four weeks on-call weekend rotation.