Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

5d•$39 - $47

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families, tailored to individualized needs and delivered within an interdisciplinary environment. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing measurable treatment goals, implementing care plans, modifying plans based on patient responses, and providing specialized direct patient care. The therapist also communicates with patients, families, and care-team members; instructs patients and families about care; plans treatment schedules; maintains supplies and equipment; documents care and charges; and follows sterile-technique and infection-control standards. Outpatient pelvic or orthopedic experience is preferred.

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.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient pelvic or orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and identify problems.
Plan, develop, and implement result-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
Modify treatment plans according to patient responses.
Provide direct patient care and perform specialized treatments according to individualized plans of care.
Educate and train patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of patient care.
Communicate regularly with members of the patient-care team, patients, family members, and others involved in patient care.
Plan treatment schedules to ensure optimal use of staff and equipment while providing high-quality services.
Maintain an inventory of supplies, ensure proper equipment use and maintenance, and keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
Document patient-program and setting details according to established protocols.
Accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
Follow organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
Perform other related duties as required.