Overview

Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare our team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

Description

This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs therapy procedures and care plans, in accordance with accepted standards, under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Supervises support staff.
• Performs administrative duties in support of patient care and departmental functions.
• Plans individual treatment schedules to provide optimal use of staff and equipment for the provision of high quality patient services.
• Performs treatments in keeping with the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Monitors patient's response to therapy or treatment; recognizes regression or progression and reports pertinent information to the appropriate staff.
• Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Participates with other members of the patient care team to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant School accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

Salary: $26.50- $43.41/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.