Staff Physiatrist

Facility: Kennestone Hospital Overview
Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.
Patient Assessment * In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient. * Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. * Treatment Planning and Provision of Care * Implements the physical therapy treatment plan * Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals. * Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input * Provides ongoing patient/family education and training * Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate * Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
Documentation * Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines * Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols * Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. * Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. * Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. * Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. * Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. * Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. * Observes infection prevention precautions
Customer Service * Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. * Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration. * Participates in orientation and training of new employees. * Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program Required and
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Required or
Doctorate in Physical Therapy Required
Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.