Physical Therapist - Outpatient

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA.

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide patient care assessment and treatment, ensuring comprehensive and functional evaluations and treatments according to the Standard of Practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment
• Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive and functional
• Develop and implement treatment plans with realistic goals
• Encourage patients and significant others in setting goals
• Supervise support staff assisting with patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete written patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes
• Meet department financial and productivity standards
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services
• Promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers

Requirements:

• B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited physical therapy school
• Current licensure in the state of Georgia
• CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C
• Previous hospital experience preferred

Work Environment:

• Subject to stress conditions
• Moderate noise environment
• Clean, well-lit comfortable climate
• Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and airborne pathogens
• Contact with patients under various circumstances
• May make home visits

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: 65%
• Walking: 65%
• Sitting: 35%
• Bending: 35%
• Reaching with arms: 35%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 100%
• Talking: 100%
• Hearing: 100%
• Seeing: 100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits
• Defined contribution retirement plans
• Educational Assistance Program