Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Emory Healthcare • Tucker, GA

83d

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!

Requirements

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education to patients/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.
• Assesses the patient and identifies problems.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
• Plans treatment schedules which ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.
• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments.

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

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees