What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC?
Job Details
Description
SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist uses experience, knowledge, judgment and skills to evaluate patients for physical therapy and to provide therapy to patients. Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives while identifying cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on the patient condition and non-judgmentally accommodates such differences.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS : Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program, Bachelor degree required with a current GA License. Current CPR certification, Georgia Driver's License, and Current Automobile Insurance and reliable transportation. Ability to be flexible and successfully interact with patients, families, physicians and the community. Excellent organizational, assessment, documentation and communication skills required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting / documentation. This position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The Physical Therapist requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 pounds using proper body mechanics.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : This position works as needed providing care to patients. The number of hours, days and shifts worked varies with assignments available. The Physical Therapist may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area. The Physical Therapist performing home visits is required to use his / her own personal vehicle.