Physical Therapist (PT) - Evernorth - Dalton and Calhoun GA

The Cigna Group • Dalton, GA • 8h ago

Physical Therapist - Evernorth - Calhoun and Dalton GA

Evernorth Workplace Care Physical Therapists work in collaboration with other Health Center staff members including, doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, health coaches, and community providers to promote health and wellness to onsite employees and their eligible dependents.

Our Physical Therapists practice according to APTA professional standards, recognizing the importance of current physical therapy research, critical clinical reasoning and the patient's values when evaluating, assessing and developing a treatment plan for each unique patient.

Patient-centered connected care is the hallmark of the Evernorth Workplace Care mission and as such, our PTs are expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication by participating in Health Center meetings, patient care meetings and through their documentation and reporting to onsite, telephonic and community referral sources.

Summary:

In the role of Physical Therapist for Evernorth Workplace Care, the ideal candidate will perform evidence-based, outpatient orthopedic physical therapy in a collaborative, multidisciplinary Health Center with the objective of helping patients get, stay and be well.

Job Description:

Devise detailed exercise techniques, stretches, and self-care programs for patients to complete between sessions.

Evaluate effects of therapy and keep detailed records of patient appointments and progress.

Reduce patients' need for medications and surgeries by means of improving range of motion, strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance.

Comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations.

Onsite PTs may work closely with our client's stakeholders including safety officers, ergonomists, human resources and other vendors to promote employee safety in the workplace.

Depending on the workplace setting and the scope of services, an Evernorth Workplace Care PT can affect positive behavior change in the eligible population, beyond the clinical setting by:

Developing and administering injury prevention and health promotion presentations, workshops and other programing for the onsite employees and other eligible populations.

Teaching "real time" proper body mechanics at the employee's workstation.

Assessing and correcting poor ergonomics.

Developing and administering specific programs when a need is identified.

May require other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

DPT (or MPT earned prior to 2016)

Active license as a Physical Therapist in Georgia

At least three or more years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient physical therapy clinic or other ambulatory care clinic. Outpatient orthopedic experience is required.

Knowledge and experience using standard PT modalities, including electrical stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound

Knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.

Knowledge and experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records preferred

Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations in occupational health settings preferred.

Bonus points for:

Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare provider or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Bilingual English/Spanish

This position will split time between two health centers in Dalton and Calhoun GA.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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