Physical Therapy/Assistants

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Augusta seeks a licensed physical therapist to lead the Otago Exercise Program for individuals living with dementia. This part-time role involves facilitating group sessions, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring participant safety and attendance. The ideal candidate should have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise sessions for participants living with dementia.
• Transport participants and oversee legal representatives.
• Report adverse events and manage attendance.
• Transport participants to and from sessions when needed.
• Document attendance and report any adverse events.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapy/Assistants

Job ID: 274018

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary:

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About Augusta University

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites for the full spectrum of medicine. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different ACGME-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on priorities in cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The physical therapist will lead the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) for individuals living with dementia in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The OEP is a fall prevention program. It will be group-led and involve strength and balance training from the OEP manual as well as walking.

Responsibilities

• Group sessions: 5-7 participants living with dementia per group, 3x/week, including 30 minutes of strength and balance training and 20 minutes of walking.
• Oversee volunteers and legally authorized representatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals at the nursing home and/or assisted living facility to communicate participant needs.
• Transport participants to and from their rooms.
• Report adverse events.
• Take exercise attendance.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

Other Required Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (.49 fte)

Pay Band: 13

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 7/1/24 Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Our full-time employees with more than 6 months of employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Depending on duties, a credit check, motor vehicle report, or other screenings may be required. Faculty hires may need to provide original transcript(s) and credential evaluations for foreign-trained candidates. All employees are responsible for protecting confidential information and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Other Information

This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment. The use of any tobacco products on campus is prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Apply at: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

For candidates from outside the university, select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants. For current university employees, select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants. For assistance, call 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=274018&PostingSeq=1

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