Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Emory•Jackson, GA

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families according to each patient’s individualized needs in an interdisciplinary environment. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing and implementing measurable treatment goals, delivering direct patient care and specialized treatments, and modifying treatment plans in response to patient outcomes. The Physical Therapist communicates with the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care; instructs patients and families about relevant aspects of care; and plans treatment schedules to support high-quality services and effective use of staff and equipment. The position also maintains supplies and equipment, keeps the work area free of debris and clutter, documents care and services, records charges, and follows organizational standards for sterile technique and infection control. Other related duties may be assigned.

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 in accordance with their individualized needs.
Plan, develop, and implement 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 patient care team members, patients, families, and others involved in care.
Plan treatment schedules to ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for high-quality patient services.
Document patient program and setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
Maintain an established inventory of supplies and ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
Follow sterile technique and infection-control standards, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
Perform other related duties as required.