Physical Therapist (DPT) | School of Medicine Pediatrics
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
The Physical Therapist focuses on improving function managing pain and preventing future issues in patients with bleeding and clotting disorders collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes. The PT will conduct thorough assessments of patients with bleeding disorders considering their specific needs and limitations as well as develop individualized treatment plans based on the patients condition and goals. The PT will implement physical therapy interventions including exercise programs manual therapy and modalities to address pain improve mobility and restore function; and educate patients and families on proper techniques for managing bleeding episodes and preventing future complications by providing guidance on activities and exercises that are safe and appropriate for individuals with bleeding disorders. The PT will work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care; and communicate effectively with patients and families providing education and support throughout the rehabilitation process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the coordinator of educational activities in a physical therapy laboratory classroom environment in the Department of Pediatrics Division of HemThrom.
- Responsibilities include functioning as a laboratory classroom assistant which includes giving feedback in lab and assisting with practical exams organization and grading of practical examinations maintaining equipment and supplies coordinating schedules of lab personnel (clinicians teaching assistants etc) and other duties as determined by faculty for clinical science courses in the Emory Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
- Practice opportunities may also be available within Emory Healthcare facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a physical therapy school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia. One year of experience required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preference will be given to candidates with a breadth of clinical experience including inpatient and outpatient environments and across practice areas (orthopedics neurology cardiovascular & pulmonary etc).
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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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 University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services ator call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
