Physical Therapist - Days - Fulltime - WEST Float Team at Wellstar Health Systems in Marietta, Georgia

Job Description:

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center




Join Our WEST Float Team at WellStar!



Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) as a RN in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various facilities based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you're needed most.



Why Join Us? As a member of the WEST Float Team, you'll:


•Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.


•Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.


•Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.


As a Physical Therapist, you will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing deformities due to disease or injury. Services are provided in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, with strict adherence to regulatory standards.




Core Responsibilities:


Patient Assessment

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment programs and care plans.
  
  


• Create individualized plans of care with input from patients and their families.
  
  


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

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care

• Implement effective physical therapy treatment plans.
  
  


• Select appropriate activities to meet patient goals.
  
  


• Revise treatment goals based on ongoing patient and family feedback.
  
  


• Provide education and training to patients and families.
  
  


• Offer discharge instructions and connect patients with community resources as needed.
  
  

Documentation

• Document evaluations and care plans per departmental guidelines.
  
  


• Record each treatment session according to protocols.
  
  


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

General Requirements

• Uphold ethical standards with integrity and honesty.
  
  


• Embrace diversity and foster collaboration within the team.
  
  


• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to attendance policies.
  
  


• Follow the departmental dress code and display ID badges appropriately.
  
  


• Communicate effectively with colleagues and participate in staff meetings.
  
  

Customer Service

• Lead with innovation and superior customer service to positively impact patients and staff.
  
  


• Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all interactions.
  
  


• Foster a positive work environment and respect for colleagues.
  
  

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing professional development and mandatory education.
  
  


• Complete annual competencies and maintain licensure requirements, including potential surgical training.
  
  


• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
  
  

Required Qualifications:


Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy).
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Physical Therapist license required.
  
  


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of acute or inpatient rehabilitation experience as a Physical Therapist.
  
  

Skills:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
  
  


• Effective team collaboration abilities.
  
  


• Basic computer proficiency.
  
  

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a positive impact on patient care. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and eager to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply! Apply Now