Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist- Douglas Hospital

10 days ago

GeorgiaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wellstar Health System as a Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist – Douglas Hospital in Georgia. How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.

Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Wellstar Health System as a Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist – Douglas Hospital.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningRehabilitationPatient educationDischarge planningCommunication skillsCustomer serviceTeamworkBasic computer skillsInfection preventionDocumentation

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Wellstar Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Patient education, Discharge planning, Communication skills, Customer service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physical therapist assesses, plans, and implements rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, strength, and pain management. They are responsible for documenting care, providing patient education, and collaborating with physicians to establish effective treatment and discharge plans.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, BLS Certification. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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