Therapist - Physical

Highland Home Carers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to treat patients, review charts, and document according to policy. The role requires a PT degree, GA licensure, and BLS certification, with hands-on use of ultrasound, stim, and traction modalities.

Clinicians will participate in on-site patient care and may engage in on-call coverage as part of the expanded work shift, contributing to comprehensive rehabilitation services within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current PT licensure by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and document according to policy.
• Review charts, evaluate patients and plan therapy.
• Utilize multiple PT modalities and document outcomes.

Skills

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Traction

Biofeedback

Paraffin bath

Mobility assessment

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

PT licensure (GA)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Electrical stimulation devices

Biofeedback devices

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.

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.

Accessibility & Accommodations

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

40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: