Registry Physical Therapist OP

Emory Healthcare•Stockbridge, GA

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families based on individualized needs in an interdisciplinary environment. Assesses patients, identifies problems, and develops, implements, and modifies measurable, results-oriented treatment plans according to patient responses. Provides direct patient care and specialized treatments, and instructs patients and families about pertinent aspects of care. Coordinates treatment schedules to make optimal use of staff and equipment, communicates regularly with the patient care team and others involved in care, documents patient programs and services, and records daily charges. Maintains supplies and equipment, keeps the work area orderly, and follows sterile-technique and infection-control standards, including cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments. Performs other related duties as required. The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, radiation, and patient-care or handling injuries. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required. Travel may be required; environmental conditions may vary by work area and tasks.

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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and identify problems.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals, and modify plans based on patient response.
Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to each patient's plan of care.
Educate and train patients and families about pertinent aspects of care.
Communicate regularly with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in care.
Plan treatment schedules to optimize the use of staff and equipment.
Document patient program and setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily service charges.
Maintain supplies and equipment, use and maintain equipment properly, and keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
Follow sterile-technique and infection-control standards, including cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
Perform other related duties as required.