144983 Physical Therapist Division Emory Decatur Hospital Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033 Campus Location US-GA-Decatur Department DEC-Outpatient Rehab Services Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 144983 Job Category Therapy Schedule 8a-4:30p Standard Hours 40 Hours Hourly Minimum USD $39.48/Hr. Hourly Midpoint USD $46.62/Hr. Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more. 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. 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. Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals. 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. 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. Participates in committees addressing patient care related matters or other committees as requested by the department. 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. Additional Details 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 . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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