Full-Time Physical Therapists Position needed in Augusta, GA.

At Desert Physical Therapy, we intentionally work that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our employees. This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help children live the healthiest lives possible. The pillars of our work are talent experience with application, internship, development, community benefit, and care delivery.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our therapists with a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (availability on weekend)

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for pediatric screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices

• The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate physical therapy care to pediatrics

• Maintains current knowledge of standard physical therapy practices for various patient populations

• Provides competent services including treatment

• Performs subjective and objective evaluation according to diagnosis, past history, and physician referral while developing a plan of care with appropriate goals and objectives based on patient evaluation

• Effectively maintains established department/service line productivity standards

• Maintains appropriate documentation for each patient in a complete, thorough, and timely manner in accordance with regulatory, facility, and department requirements

• May assist in preparing patient billing in an accurate and timely manner

• Appropriately communicates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding patient's needs, abilities, and goals

• Ensures smooth facility and department operations

• Effectively utilizes rehabilitation services with optimum patient care and response

• Responsible for all aspects of patient care and education for assigned patients including supervision of all services provided by physical therapy assistants, aides, office staff, and students; ensures consistent high-quality patient care

• Participates in continuing education opportunities in accordance with established guidelines

• Seeks opportunities for new and continual learning

• Promotes and provides for continuing education for staff

• Actively participates in the quality improvement process which may include maintaining and operating physical therapy equipment safely and in accordance with established indications, facility and manufacturer procedure for operations

• Responsible for outcome input

• Responsible to continually improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction

• May assist in utilization review audits

• May assist manager with department operational oversight (e.g., schedules, mentoring, supplies, equipment, department budgets)

• Actively participates in program development and marketing strategies to enhance the physical therapy programs referral base and development of department goals

Qualifications

• Current State Physical Therapist license

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

• Clinical background experience in a healthcare setting

• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting

• Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, and Walking

Salary

• $50,000 - $75,000 per year + Retirement plan

Benefits

• Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance,

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Professional development support

• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Consumer discounts

• Employee Health Assistance Fund

Exciting opportunity is waiting for you. Apply with your CV today.