Registry Physical Therapist OP

Emory • Stockbridge, GA

8d

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families in an interdisciplinary environment, tailored to each patient's needs. Assesses patients, identifies problems, and develops, implements, and adjusts individualized, results-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals. Provides direct patient care and specialized treatments according to each patient's plan of care, and instructs patients and families on relevant aspects of care.

The role includes communicating with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in care; planning treatment schedules for effective use of staff and equipment; maintaining supplies and equipment; documenting patient-program details and recording charges; and following sterile-technique and infection-control standards, including cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments. Other related duties may be assigned. Work-area tasks and environmental conditions may vary. Travel may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify problems.
• Provide treatments and education to patients and families based on individualized needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with clear, measurable goals, and modify plans in response to patients.
• Instruct and train patients and families regarding relevant aspects of patient care.
• Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to the individualized plan of care.
• Communicate regularly with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in care.
• Plan treatment schedules to optimize use of staff and equipment while providing high-quality services.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Document patient-program or setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily service charges.
• Follow sterile-technique and infection-control standards, including cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
• Keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed