Therapist - Physical

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to treat assigned patients, obtain accurate prescriptions, review charts, evaluate patients, and document according to policy.

Qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy, Georgia PT licensure, BLS certification, and completion of required ortho and stroke education per Houston Healthcare policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Twelve (12) weeks of clinical experience at a university-approved hospital.
• Current PT licensure by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Whirlpool

Iontophoresis

TEN's units

Paraffin bath

Fluidotherapy

Biodex

Biofeedback

Traction

Exercise equipment

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. 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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: