Physical Therapist - PRN - Pediatric Outpatient Rehab (1180 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw) at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: Wellstar Pediatric & Adolescent Center - Marietta




Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:




Patient Assessment

• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.


• Develop a care plan with input from the patient and/or family.


• Create realistic discharge plans that align with patient and family goals.

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.


• Select appropriate treatment activities to advance patient goals.


• Revise goals and care plans with patient/family input.


• Provide ongoing patient and family education and training.


• Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources as needed.


• Serve as a referral source for rehabilitation services and equipment.

• Document evaluations, care plans, and treatment sessions according to departmental guidelines.


• Complete and submit all required documentation, including family education and discharge information.

• Uphold ethical standards, integrity, and honesty in all business practices.


• Embrace diversity and collaborate effectively with others.


• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to attendance and dress code policies.


• Communicate effectively with team members and participate in meetings and staff activities.


• Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.


• Follow infection prevention protocols.

• Lead in vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.


• Make a positive impact on employees and patients.


• Apply AIDET principles in all patient interactions.


• Foster a positive environment and teamwork, treating patients and colleagues with respect.


• Demonstrate and implement service recovery principles.

• Engage in professional development and mandatory education.


• Complete core and annual competencies as required.


• Maintain licensure through continuing education.


• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.


• Fulfill all hospital and system mandatory requirements.

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.


• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Physical Therapist License.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.


• BLS Instructor Certification (if applicable).


• BLS Provisional Certification (if applicable).

• Effective communication, customer service focus, team orientation, and basic computer skills.