Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Emory•Monroe, GA

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families based on each patient's individualized needs, working within an interdisciplinary environment. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing measurable treatment goals, implementing and modifying treatment plans based on patient responses, and providing direct care and specialized treatments. The Physical Therapist communicates with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in patient care; instructs and trains patients and families on relevant aspects of care; plans treatment schedules to use staff and equipment effectively; and documents patient care and service charges according to established protocols. The role also involves maintaining supplies and equipment, keeping the work area orderly, and following organizational standards for sterile technique and infection control. Other related duties may be required. The job's physical demands and environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Listed demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and occasional to frequent standing and walking. Exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, shift work, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators. 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 their problems and individualized needs.
Develop and implement result-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals, and modify plans according to patient responses.
Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to each patient's plan of care.
Educate and train patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of patient 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 patient services.
Document patient program and setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
Maintain supplies and ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
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.