Travel Physical Therapist
Macon, GA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8hr Days shift

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Macon, GA 31217

Job Description :

1. Patient Evaluation and Treatment

• Evaluates assigned patients comprehensively.
• Develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs and physician orders.
• Establishes appropriate treatment goals to support functional recovery and timely discharge.
• Designs individualized therapy programs to promote a safe return to community activities.
• Manages individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions effectively.
• Ensures treatment plans are communicated, implemented, and progressed throughout the patient’s stay.

2. Patient Care and Discharge Planning

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and resolve discharge barriers.
• Arranges equipment trials and orders necessary medical equipment.
• Provides patient and family education and training.
• Issues home exercise programs and plans for continuing therapy services.
• Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within required insurance approvals.

3. Documentation and Compliance

• Completes accurate, clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation.
• Documents daily treatments, goals, functional quality indicators, and discharge summaries.
• Prepares letters of medical necessity and completes charge entry.
• Follows hospital policies and state, federal, and insurance-related regulations.
• Maintains compliance with confidentiality requirements and organizational standards.

4. Teamwork and Professional Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Accepts caseload coverage and demonstrates flexibility in patient management.
• Works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and ensures continuity of care.
• Maintains professional ethics and accountability.

5. Education and Training

• Educates patients and families regarding treatment, safety, and recovery.
• Participates in student education and clinical supervision when assigned.
• Establishes learning objectives and completes student evaluations.
• Educates coworkers and promotes continuous learning.
• Participates in self-study and professional development activities.

6. Professional Development and Licensure

• Develops an individualized professional development plan with clinical management.
• Pursues continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
• Maintains professional licensure in good standing.
• Completes all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Follows the applicable State Practice Act and professional code of conduct.
• Applies newly acquired knowledge to improve patient care and organizational outcomes.

7. Patient and Employee Safety

• Prioritizes patient and employee safety in all clinical activities.
• Follows safe patient-handling and materials-handling procedures.
• Prevents slips, trips, and falls.
• Follows infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Identifies and reports workplace hazards and safety risks promptly.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows hospital safety policies.
• Maintains awareness of the 10-foot Circle of Safety.

8. Organizational Values and Code of Conduct

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organization’s mission and core values.
• Maintains patient and company confidentiality.
• Upholds professional standards and ethical practices.
• Promotes quality care and positive patient outcomes.
• Treats others with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates teamwork, accountability, and resourcefulness.
• Takes responsibility for personal conduct and holds others accountable when appropriate.

9. Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance

• Understands and follows the organization’s performance improvement methodology.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and action plans.
• Identifies opportunities to improve therapy services and patient outcomes.
• Provides feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, and supervisors.
• Supports initiatives that improve service quality and organizational performance.

10. Community and Professional Advocacy

• Participates in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Supports health fairs and community outreach programs.
• Engages in professional memberships and organizations.
• Participates in fundraising and charitable activities when appropriate.

11. General Workplace Expectations

• Follows hospital policies regarding personal appearance.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates the competencies required for the patient population served.
• Performs other professional duties related to patient care and therapy service delivery.