Full-Time Staff Physical Therapist - Albany, GA.
POSITION GOAL To provide the highest level of patient care while accessing, interpreting, planning and implementing prescribed physical therapy treatment plans.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
? Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease and to restore function, prevent disability and relieve pain.
? Consults with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of PT factors on patient heath status.
? Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for medical record as necessary. Bills patients according to proper procedures.
? Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
? Serves as an information and education resource for patients, families and other members of the therapy staff.
? Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
? Performs related work as required.
? Recommends solutions to patient care problems.
? Maintains patient confidentiality
? Performs other duties as assigned.
HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES
? Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
? Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
? Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
? Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
? Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
? Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
? Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
? Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
? Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Functions: Lift and carry 50 pounds, move patients and equipment Marginal Functions:.Reach for and manipulate equipment and patient, visual acuity, hearing and speaking Accommodations: General PT equipment provided
Environmental Factors: General medical clinic environment
OSHA Category: I
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Experience: 2 year experience preferred
Since 1949, Hughston Clinic has sought to provide the most advanced orthopaedic services available to all walks of life. Hughston encompasses 20 institutions over the Southeast, along with 6 sectors: Rehabilitation, Diagnostics, Orthopaedic Trauma, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and the Hughston Foundation, the doctors who make up this unique practice have devoted their lives to the study of orthopaedics and the treatment of musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, spine, upper extremity/hand and industrial medicine. In fact, few institutions anywhere in the world have assembled and sustained this level of talent in orthopaedic medicine. The Hughston Clinic has helped over 1 million patients live without pain.
