Job Description
Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH Job ID: 286757
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
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2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.
Job Summary Provides direct patient care/physical therapy services to a caseload of residents in a non-CMS skilled care facility. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Physical Therapy department and performs administrative duties inherent in the position. Supervises one (1) Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), students (if the PT elects to precept), and any department volunteers. Participates in key organizational committees including Performance Improvement, Safety and Falls committees.
Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to:
REVIEWS REQUEST FOR SERVICES: Reviews requests for physical therapy services, establishes service and program priorities, and coordinates programs and services with other departments.
PLAN AND COORDINATES CLINICAL TRAINING: Plans, coordinates, and supervises clinical training of physical therapy students in the facility; develops and coordinates clinical research programs, study projects, and audit activities related to patient treatment.
DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, AND REVIEW POLICIES: Develops and establishes departmental policies and procedures, and completes annual review of all departmental and facilities policies and recommends modifications.
PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Participates in personal and departmental professional growth through continuing education programs required for state licensure and national state board certification, in-service activities, professional meetings, community involvement, and independent study.
SUPERVISES AND EVALUATES THE DIRECTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Supervises and evaluates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), a Restorative Technician, students, and volunteers.
PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT CARE: Develops and implements physical therapy programs based on residents' needs and skill levels. Provides high-quality patient care, including screening and evaluating, program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation. Develop and implement individualized Physical Therapy programs and regimens based on each patient's needs and skill level. Participates in clinical team admissions and Resident Care Conferences. Reviews requests for services and programs and coordinates with other departments. Oversight of departmental function, performance in management of department staff, resident care, interpersonal relationships, reporting, and equipment management and use.
TRAINING STAFF: Trains staff in new or revised work/treatment methods, and procedures for the administration of therapy.
PARTICIPATES IN TEAM MEETINGS: Participates in team meetings for the purpose of coordinating and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Serves as the Physical Therapy department representative on committees.
INVENTORIES AND REQUISITIONS SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT: Inventories and requisitions of supplies and equipment needed to perform physical therapy services, and the effectiveness of patient care. Monitor and maintain equipment in good working order.
MAINTAINS DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS: Maintains departmental administrative and patient care records, including attendance, patient progress, ongoing departmental patient care audit activities, in services, equipment procurement and maintenance, and monthly and annual reports.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapy School with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist.
Required Experience At least two years of experience in all facets of Physical Therapy; supervisory experience or training in managing staff.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications: A Doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred. Geriatric Physical Therapy clinical certification.
Preferred Experience: Experience with the Point Click Care electronic medical record system. Experience in long-term care.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and training in functional mobility. Ability to plan and provide skilled intervention dependent on assessed deficits. Management skills to supervise physical therapy assistants and restorative technicians, students, and volunteers.
SKILLS Management skills to supervise PT, PTA, a Restorative Technician, students, and volunteers. Represent the Physical Therapy Department in facility and community meetings.
ABILITIES Ability to plan and provide skilled intervention dependent on assessed deficits. Ability to operate equipment and perform technical procedures; make simple mechanical adjustments/repairs, ability to mentor, motivate, and evaluate staff; communicate effectively and positively with all rehab and facility staff, prioritize workload, and accomplish departmental objectives.
Certifications/License Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B15
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation
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Other Information Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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