Physical Therapist vacancy at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick

Southeast Georgia Health System is employing Physical Therapist on Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:34:59 GMT. Southeast Georgia Health System has an opportunity for a Physical Therapist to join our team! The Physical Therapist: Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part Helps patient/client reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of...

Physical Therapist

Location: Brunswick Georgia

Description: Southeast Georgia Health System is employing Physical Therapist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Georgia. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Southeast Georgia Health System has an opportunity for a Physical Therapist to join our team!

The Physical Therapist:
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs to! restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part
Helps patient/client reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities
Serves as educator and/or resource for patients, clients, families, care givers and other direct care providers to assess, instruct, correct, and/or provide information about practice skills and techniques appropriate for all ages
The Physical Therapist performs the following essential job responsibilities:
Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Respects and understands the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions

Evaluates, tests, and administers therapy programs for each patient involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, ice, water and electricity, as prescribed by the phy! sician. Attends to specific patient variables such as motivati! on, stamina, etc., in planning treatment programs.

Develops rehabilitation goals and objectives that are measurable, described in functional or behavioral terms, and include estimated or relevant time frames for achievement, considering the anticipated discharge. Completes all appropriate documentation to maximize financial remuneration.
Confers with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.

Able to complete special projects in the area of athletics as substitute for Athletic Trainer on a limited bases:
a. providing injury prevention, injury assessment/triage, and rehabilitation treatment follow-up post injury. b. providing education to students, coaches and teachers in safety in sports activities with emphasis on appropriate training techniques.

Able to complete special projects in the area of ergonomics ! as a biomechanical specialist;
a. involved in evaluation of physical trainee's/employees's job description to determine specific daily routines and areas of repetitive movements resulting in physical stresses on the body utilizing injury site assessment and factors related to the root of causes of injury. b. provides training which addresses ergonomic safety concepts, proper body mechanics and therapeutic stretching exercises used to alleviate any accumulated stress from specific job activities.

Participates in the improvement of patient satisfaction, job specific processes or procedures. Organizes personal time requirements and demonstrates ability to establish priorities for maximum efficiency. Actively participates in compliance with JCAHO standards, both departmentally and organization wide.

The ideal Physical Therapist candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:
Current Georgia Physical Therapy license
B.S., M.S., or Docto! rate in Physical Therapy with a majority of formal training hours or a ! degree in a related field, such as physical education or massage therapy
Previous experience in an acute care, skilled nursing and outpatient setting preferred

Excellent interpersonal, oral & written communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

All employees of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, JCAHO requirements, and national patient safety standards.

All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended ! to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. EOE/AA: M/F/D/V
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Southeast Georgia Health System.

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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:34:59 GMT

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