Physical Therapist Assistant / Licensed

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

84d

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide comprehensive health benefits that start day 1, student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs, and more! The job involves performing therapy procedures and care plans under the direction of a licensed therapist, supervising support staff, and performing administrative duties in support of patient care and departmental functions. The role includes planning individual treatment schedules, monitoring patient responses to therapy, instructing patients and families, and participating in professional activities to maintain knowledge of current trends and practices.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant School accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy procedures and care plans under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Supervises support staff.
• Performs administrative duties in support of patient care and departmental functions.
• Assists with activities that support department operations including maintenance of an established inventory of supplies.
• Ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a work area that is free of debris and clutter.
• Plans individual treatment schedules to provide optimal use of staff and equipment.
• Performs treatments in keeping with the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Monitors patient's response to therapy or treatment and reports pertinent information.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding aspects of the patient's care.
• Participates with other members of the patient care team to plan for continued care after discharge.
• Works with manager to formulate a plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations.
• Follows established protocols for documentation specific to the program/setting.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Observes organizational and universal standards for infection control.
• Conducts in-service programs and provides training to other staff.
• Responds to requests for professional information or advice.
• Attends team conferences and works cooperatively with other team members.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees