Physical Therapist PhD​/Director of SPARC - Emory Physical Therapy

Overview

Physical Therapist PhD / Director of SPARC – Emory Physical Therapy (Full-time)

Job Type: Full-time

Work setting:
Sports Performance and Research Center

Location:

4400 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

• Student loan repayment program - We pay your lender monthly! IRS approved. Value increases after two years of employment!
• Fully paid trainings, certifications, and education programs through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
• A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive mentorship and career development
• Leadership and talent development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Industry-leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Family Building and Parental Benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment/evaluations and other physical therapy services to patients/clients for the purpose of treatment, injury prevention as well as health promotion according to the scope of practice limitations per State statute.
• Establishes plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Delegates appropriate therapy activities to ancillary staff members and provides supervision of staff members in a safe and effective manner and consistent with state laws.
• Provides care in accordance with the referral (if the referral is required by law) and collaborates with that referrer to establish an optimal plan of care. Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Plans and manages timely and appropriate patient discharge and outcome follow up.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit and coordination of care.
• Completes orientation to facility/service policies, procedures, Code of Conduct and all other compliance or educational requisites.
• The Physical Therapist participates in activities and training to comply with all local, state and federal regulations, the APTA’s Standards of Practice, Codes of Ethics as well as any other standards, policies and procedures that govern the practice of physical therapy.

Reporting Relationships:

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation for all employment matters and activities in addition to Greg Myer regarding clinical services provided by the Motion Analysis Lab.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy PhD
• Current physical therapist license in Georgia
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of clinical exposure.
• Extensive research experience.

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