Physical Therapist / PRN / Outpatient

Emory Healthcare • Kennesaw, GA

9d

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 adjusts treatment plans with clear, measurable goals. Provides direct patient care and specialized treatments, trains patients and families, and plans treatment schedules to use staff and equipment effectively. Communicates with the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care. Maintains supplies and equipment, keeps the work area orderly, follows documentation and billing protocols, and observes sterile technique and infection-control standards. Performs other related duties as required. This is a PRN outpatient role. The stated rate is $60.50 per hour plus shift differential; outpatient experience is preferred.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide treatments and education to patients and families based on individualized needs.
• Assess patients and identify problems.
• Instruct and train patients and families regarding pertinent aspects of patient care.
• Plan, develop, and implement treatment plans with clear, measurable goals; modify plans according to patient responses.
• Plan treatment schedules to ensure effective use of staff and equipment.
• Provide direct patient care and specialized treatments according to individualized plans of care.
• Communicate regularly with the patient care team, patients, families, and others involved in care.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
• Document patient program and setting details according to established protocols.
• Accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
• Follow sterile technique and infection-control standards, including cleaning and sterilizing work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• PRN rate of $60.50 per hour plus shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree