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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Physical Therapist II, WEO in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.
As one of the leading academic medical systems, we’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.
We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides comprehensive evaluations and testing, physical therapy treatments and education to seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development. Participates in routine evaluations of quality assurance activities and consistency with established standards for patient care.
Provides guidance and instruction on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient operations and supervises students and support staff.
Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
Assess and assists the staff in assessing complex patients and problems.
Maybe expected to assist the department in performing peer reviews.
Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
Offers the patient increased knowledge and skill within an identified area of expertise.
Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.
Collaborates with other members of the patient care team and uses community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.
Provides consultation and direct assistance to staff and physicians in the management of patients.
Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training in area of expertise and serves as a clinical instructor to students.
Assists in providing consultation related to clinical management to professional community and community at large.
Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers more complex matters to the appropriate staff.
Assists the department in maintaining a clear and accurate interdisciplinary and interdepartmental information flow.
Participates in committees addressing patient care related matters or other committees as requested by the department.
May support and participate in research activities as requested.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from physical therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
One year of experience as a physical therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Physical Therapist I- III - Salary: $34.61 - $68.21/hour, The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.
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Division Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EUH Rehab Therapy
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 91143
Job Category Therapy
Schedule 7a-5:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
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