Physical Therapist in Rehab Service (Georgia Urgent Care office), Regular Part-Time

Physical Therapist in Rehab Service (Georgia Urgent Care Office), Regular Part-TimeNMC is currently recruiting a Physical Therapist in Rehab Service (Georgia Urgent Care office). The position is regular part-time (64 hours bi-weekly), generally M-F 7a-5:30p. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.Hourly Range: $32.12 USD to $46.38 USDJOB SUMMARY:The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients across a spectrum of ages and within the continuum of care. Evaluates clients, plans and implements treatment programs which restores, reinforces, and/or enhances function.PRE-REQUISITES:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with current licensure in the State of Vermont.RELATIONSHIPS:Reports To: Director of Rehab ServicesSupervises: n/aOther Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, providers and their staff, business partners and hospital employeesSCOPE:Machinery or Equipment Used: Ambulatory aids, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, exercise equipment and other patient care equipment. Computer and photocopier.Physical Demands: Frequent, prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity and mobility and moderate physical effort.Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.Required Protective Equipment: PPE as situation warrantsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides exceptional patient care to our community within NMC & APTA standards of care evidenced by:Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of our patientsAdapts information for diverse populations and environmentAdvocates for needs of patientsProvides care in ethical and legal mannerRefers concerns/issues to appropriate resourcesProtects confidentiality of patientsCommunicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely mannerProvides efficient patient care within NMC & APTA standards of care.Meets productivity standards of > or = 67% (solid= average of 67% for running 12 month period)Promotes NMC Rehab through community outreach event and/or process improvement with cross discipline teamwork.Meets documentation standards:Completes timely clinical documentation/order entryComplies and follows all payer guidelines/limitations(including referrals and plan of cares)Complies with re-administration of Outcome measures demonstrating patients are making meaningful progress meeting dept expectation of 90% re-admin rate for discharged charts with > or = 8 visits.Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.Prioritizes Tasks/Organizes multitask workloadDemonstrates problem solving and decision making skillsOffers assistance to others in critical thinking and seeks assistance as neededCommitted to on-going learning and practice of evidence based medicine.Successful chart audits demonstrating need for skilled services and appropriate treatment progression.Up-to-date research on "best practices" evident in peer chart auditsIncorporates teaching in delivery service.Provides appropriate information to patientAssesses for barriers to learningUses colleagues as a learning resourceSupports the preceptorship programManages self and resources effectively.Acknowledges limits of experience and capabilityIdentifies learning needs and seeks resourcesUtilizes equipment and supplies appropriatelyMaintains clean, orderly environment of careSeeks out and accepts feedbackRequests assistance appropriatelyDemonstrates the department/job specific skills requisite for patient population served.See job specific competencies (patient population birth to geriatrics)Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.