Work Shift:

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for treating assigned patients including obtaining accurate prescription, reviewing charts adequately and documenting according to departmental policy.

Qualifications:

A. Education & Training:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

B. Experience:
Three (3) internships/affiliations satisfactorily completed.

C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current PTA licensure by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. Current AHA 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.

D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Utilizes a variety of 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:

16

FTE:

0.4

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: