Job Responsibilities
- Plan, organize and oversees activities of physical therapy department including ensuring compliance with regulations of governmental and accrediting agencies
- Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, current standards of care and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs.
- Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
- Maintain patient records confidentially.
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.
- Facilitates development and monitors department mission, policies and procedures and goals
- Oversee the development/implementation of programs including post offer testing, FCE and pre-employment screening; conducts testing in accordance with standard practice and within applicable laws
- Model a high standard of teamwork, leadership and professionalism; maintains patient confidentiality
- Development of strategic planning, marketing activities to increase OrthoAtlanta’s visibility in the community
- Administer and comply with all company policies and procedures including infection control and safety policies
- Ensure company’s guideline for billing and collections of department services are adhered to
- Provides direction to Physical Therapy, Assistants and Aides with patient care and related activities as requested.
- Ensure department complies with the Georgia State Physical Therapy Act, codes and regulations.
- Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
- Follows all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Blood Born Exposure Plan policy.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
- Attends meetings as requested.
- Provides back up for administrative staff to include answering phones, scheduling appointments and checking in patients.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in healthcare or similar
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
- Current State of Georgia Physical Therapy license or eligible to receive one
- 2 years’ experience as Physical Therapist
- Current CPR certification for Health Care Providers
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures
- Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices
- Ability to build trust with physicians and co-workers
- Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be detailed oriented
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
Are you ready to bring your expertise to a team committed to excellence in Orthopedics? Apply today and join a team that puts patients first!
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