Physical Therapy Resident

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Resident to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and their families. The resident will work within an interdisciplinary environment, maintain supplies, ensure proper equipment use and maintenance, and keep the work area clean. A key aspect of this role is working with an onsite residency mentor to develop specialized skills in neurologic physical therapy or acute care physical therapy, while adhering to state practice acts and APTA ethical standards. The position includes 5 hours of mentoring per week.

Requirements

DPT in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and include clear, measurable goals.
Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
Plans treatment schedules which ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.
Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.
Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
Will work with the onsite residency mentor to develop skills necessary for provision of specialty care in the area of neurologic physical therapy or acute care physical therapy.
Performs other related duties as required.
Complies with all pertinent rules and regulations within the State Practice Act and the APTAs Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Participates in 5 hours of mentoring each week to be coordinated with the onsite residency mentor.