Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Emory Healthcare•Peachtree City, GA

7d•$39 - $47

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families, tailored to each patient’s individualized needs and delivered within an interdisciplinary environment. The role includes assessing patients, identifying problems, developing measurable treatment goals, providing direct care and specialized treatments, and modifying treatment plans in response to patient outcomes. The Physical Therapist communicates regularly 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 make effective use of staff and equipment. The role also includes maintaining supplies and equipment, documenting patient-program details and daily service charges, and following organizational standards for sterile technique and infection control. Other related duties 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 provide treatments and education consistent with individualized needs in an interdisciplinary environment.
Assess patients and identify problems.
Instruct and train patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of patient care.
Develop and implement result-oriented treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
Modify treatment plans according to patient responses.
Plan treatment schedules to ensure optimal use of staff and equipment.
Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to individualized plans of care.
Communicate regularly with members of the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care.
Maintain an established inventory of supplies and ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Maintain a work area free of debris and clutter.
Document details related to the patient program or setting according to established protocols.
Accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
Follow sterile technique and infection-control standards, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
Perform other related duties as required.