Physical Therapist - Long Term Care - Horizons Limestone Park - PRN

Physical Therapist - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone Park - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:
Job Summary Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS’ programs to help restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient to reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills and competency.
• This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:
  Current license holder of the Georgia Board
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelors Degree, Graduate of an approved school for a Physical Therapy

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Experience:
  
  One (1) year of Internship

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective and high quality care to patients served. Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and Physician orders.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department. Consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently 31-65%

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.