Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH

Director Physical Therapy – Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home

Augusta University

Provides direct patient care/physical therapy services to a caseload of residents in a non‑CMS skilled care facility. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Physical Therapy department and performs administrative duties inherent in the position. Supervises one Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, students (if a PT elects to precept), and any department volunteers. Participates in key organizational committees including Performance Improvement, Safety and Falls committees.

• Reviews requests for physical therapy services, establishes service and program priorities, and coordinates programs and services with other departments.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises clinical training of physical therapy students; develops and coordinates clinical research programs, study projects, and audit activities related to patient treatment.
• Develops and establishes departmental policies and procedures, completes annual review of all departmental and facilities policies, and recommends modifications.
• Participates in personal and departmental professional growth through continuing education required for state licensure and national board certification, in‑service activities, professional meetings, community involvement, and independent study.
• Supervises and evaluates Physical Therapist Assistant, Restorative Technician, students, and volunteers.
• Develops and implements physical therapy programs based on residents’ needs and skill levels; provides high‑quality patient care, including screening, evaluating, program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation.
• Trains staff in new or revised work/treatment methods and procedures for the administration of therapy.
• Participates in team meetings for the purpose of coordinating and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care; serves as the Physical Therapy department representative on committees.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment needed to perform physical therapy services; monitors and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Maintains departmental administrative and patient care records, including attendance, patient progress, ongoing departmental patient care audit activities, services, equipment procurement and maintenance, and monthly and annual reports.
• Performs all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapy School with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist.
• At least two years of experience in all facets of Physical Therapy; supervisory experience or training in managing staff.

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Geriatric Physical Therapy clinical certification.
• Experience with the Point Click Care electronic medical record system.
• Experience in long‑term care.

• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and training in functional mobility.
• Ability to plan and provide skilled intervention dependent on assessed deficits.
• Management skills to supervise physical therapy assistants and restorative technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform technical procedures; make simple mechanical adjustments/repairs.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and evaluate staff; communicate effectively and positively with all rehab and facility staff.
• Capacity to prioritize workload and accomplish departmental objectives.

• Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Pay Band: B15.
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Recruitment Period:
  Until Filled.
• Full‑time employees eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Full‑time employees with more than 6 months tenure may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

• All selected candidates…