Therapist - Physical

900 Emory Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our care team in the United States. You will treat assigned patients, obtain accurate prescriptions, review charts, evaluate patients, and document according to policy. The role requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Georgia licensure, with BLS certification preferred.

On-call scheduling and a 40-hour work week are noted. As part of Emory Healthcare, you will work within our integrated care network, utilizing a range of

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Three internships/affiliations completed; 12 weeks of clinical experience at a university-approved hospital.
• Current PT licensure by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients including obtaining accurate prescriptions, reviewing charts adequately, evaluating patients and documenting according to policy.

Skills

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Whirlpool

Iontophoresis

TEN's units

Paraffin bath

Fluidotherapy

Biodex

Biofeedback

Traction

Exercise equipment

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

Responsible for treating assigned patients including obtaining accurate prescription, reviewing charts adequately, evaluating patients and documenting according to policy.

Qualifications

Education & Training: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.

Experience

Three (3) internships/affiliations satisfactorily completed. Twelve (12) weeks of clinical experience at a university-approved hospital.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure

Current PT licensure by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.

Required Training

Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Houston Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy. Must obtain and maintain required stroke education/training as mandated in the Houston Healthcare Primary Stroke Center/Acute Stroke Ready Designation Policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Utilizes a variety physical therapy equipment to include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, iontophoresis, TEN's units, paraffin bath, fluidotherapy, Biodex, biofeedback, traction, and exercise equipment.

Equal Opportunity

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].

Scheduling

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call:

Integration

We're pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths.

We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we're excited about what the future holds. We're committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we're excited about what the future holds.

About Houston Healthcare

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC's combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.