Therapist - Physical

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