Physical Therapist / Weekends / Part Time

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks a Physical Therapist I to provide comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to set measurable patient goals and ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes adherence to CAPTE standards, participation in team conferences, documentation, and ongoing professional development, with mentoring of staff and opportunities to contribute to post-discharge planning.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Graduation from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by CAPTE.
• Experience: Less than one year of clinical experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Physical Therapist License approved by Georgia Board of Physical Therapy.
• Certifications: 1. All: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Aufgaben

• Conducts comprehensive evaluations, testing, and treatment for patients with multiple medical conditions.
• Educates patients and their families in a manner tailored to their needs.
• Develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
• Ensures daily practices align with established patient care standards.
• Recommends appropriate equipment for patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences to enhance patient care.
• Works cooperatively with other team members to maintain a positive and results-oriented work environment.
• Collaborates with care teams and community resources for post-discharge planning and follow-up.
• Responds to requests for professional information or advice, referring complex matters to appropriate personnel.
• Mentors other staff, as appropriate
• Plans treatment schedules for optimal staff and equipment use.
• Maintains productivity while adhering to quality standards.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with infection control and sterile technique protocols.
• Documents patient care details and records service charges accurately.
• Manages inventory, equipment maintenance, and work area organization.
• Attends relevant educational in-services and professional activities to stay current on industry practices.
• Works with the Leader to develop a professional growth plan.
• Delegates tasks effectively as appropriate.
• Adheres to all applicable policies, protocols, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Ausbildung

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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Description

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist I serves as a primary clinician, providing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and education to patients with various medical conditions. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, setting measurable patient goals, and ensuring high-quality care in alignment with established standards.

Patient Care & Treatment

• 1. Conducts comprehensive evaluations, testing, and treatment for patients with multiple medical conditions.
• 2. Educates patients and their families in a manner tailored to their needs.
• 3. Develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals.
• 4. Ensures daily practices align with established patient care standards.
• 5. Recommends appropriate equipment for patient care.

Collaboration & Communication

• 1. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• 2. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences to enhance patient care.
• 3. Works cooperatively with other team members to maintain a positive and results-oriented work environment.
• 4. Collaborates with care teams and community resources for post-discharge planning and follow-up.
• 5. Responds to requests for professional information or advice, referring complex matters to appropriate personnel.
• 6. Mentors other staff, as appropriate

Operational Responsibilities

• 1. Plans treatment schedules for optimal staff and equipment use.
• 2. Maintains productivity while adhering to quality standards.
• 3. Monitors and ensures compliance with infection control and sterile technique protocols.
• 4. Documents patient care details and records service charges accurately.
• 5. Manages inventory, equipment maintenance, and work area organization.

Professional Development & Compliance

• 1. Attends relevant educational in-services and professional activities to stay current on industry practices.
• 2. Works with the Leader to develop a professional growth plan.
• 3. Delegates tasks effectively as appropriate.
• 4. Adheres to all applicable policies, protocols, and regulations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by CAPTE.

Experience: Less than one year of clinical experience as a physical therapist.

Licensure: A valid, unencumbered Physical Therapist License approved by Georgia Board of Physical Therapy.

Certifications: 1. All: Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs)

up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the workday (infrequently) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.