Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team

Join Our Dynamic WellStar Enterprise Support Team

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.

Are you interested in a Float Pool opportunity? Join our dynamic WellStar Enterprise Support Team (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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program required.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.

• Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.

• Minimum of 3 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience as a Physical Therapist required.

• 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.