About the Role:
The PRN Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant at Morgan Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing high-quality rehabilitative care to patients on Saturdays. This position is designed to enhance patient recovery and improve their overall physical function through tailored therapy programs. The therapist will assess patients' needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote healing and mobility. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is essential to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care. Ultimately, the goal is to empower patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and enhance their quality of life.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a clinical setting, particularly inpatient rehabilitation.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Specialization in a specific area of physical therapy, such as orthopedics or geriatrics.
Responsibilities:
- Implement personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to facilitate recovery.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Skills:
The required skills for this position include strong clinical abilities, e xcellent communication skills are necessary to explain treatment procedures to patients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Time management skills are crucial for efficiently managing patient caseloads and ensuring timely documentation. Additionally, proficiency in therapeutic techniques and modalities will be applied daily to facilitate patient recovery. Preferred skills, such as experience with EHR systems, will enhance the efficiency of patient record management and improve overall workflow.
Its a new day for health care in Morgan County.
With the opening of our new hospital, advanced care is closer than ever. From highly trained physicians and nurses to modern facilities and technology, the new Morgan Medical Center offers exceptional hospital care with all the comforts of home. We invite you to visit us and experience the difference.
The opening of the new Morgan Medical Center means advanced care is closer than ever before. In addition to our ongoing clinical collaboration with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, which will provide access to more physicians and specialists, a number of important services are available right here in Morgan County.
Emergency patients can take comfort knowing that they are being treated at a Level IV Trauma Center
As one of only eight hospitals in Georgia designated as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center, our ER is equipped to deliver
life-saving diagnostic and emergency care to stroke patients.
Our transitional care/swing bed program provides specialized care to patients recuperating from surgery, stroke or other
acute-care visits before transitioning home or to an extended care facility.
Our imaging department offers 3-D mammography, the latest innovation in breast cancer detection.
From minor surgery to emergency care for a critical illness such as heart attack or stroke, our dedicated team is ready to
provide the care our patients need when they need it all near the comforts of home.
We are a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Madison, GA.
Serving Morgan County and the Surrounding areas since 1960.
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