Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist III

• Assists in coordinating and managing the daily activities of the discipline specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services.
• Participates in direct and consultative patient care.
• Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an on-going basis.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Monitors and re-directs activities, as necessary, to maintain acceptable levels of productivity.
• Participates in program design committees to ensure that the service commitments are in keeping with resource capability, state of the art clinical practices and fiscal efficiency.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care.
• Assists in the maintenance of discipline specific records related to continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations and quality improvement.
• Serves as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of the specific discipline.
• Participates in research activities being conducted within the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a Physical Therapy School accredited by the American Physical Association (APTA).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

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ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.