Physical Therapist- InPatient Rehab Unit - 12CD - FT - Days

Grady Health System offers many career paths for Rehabilitation Therapy. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

Location : Atlanta, GA

Job Type : Full Time

Shift/Schedule : Days

SUMMARY

Practices as a Physical Therapist within the scope of care defined in the Georgia Physical Therapy Act. Plans, implements and evaluates PT intervention to assign in and outpatients upon consultation with a physician in order to promote maximal functional efficiency of the patient. Responsible for treatment of all clients referred to the Physical Therapy Department at Grady regardless of age, neonates through geriatrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree from a Physical Therapy program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Education of the American Physical Therapy Association is required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia and able to obtain and provide proof of a Georgia Physical Therapist licensure at the commencement of employment required.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification Required

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

About Grady's Rehabilitation Medicine

Grady's Rehabilitation Therapy staff strive to help you improve your ability to function and care for yourself in the most effective way. Patients are referred for service after a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, surgery, cancer, loss of limb, neurological or medically complex condition.

Rehab services include occupational and physical therapy, and speech and language services.

Physical Therapy

Services are provided by licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. These specialists design individualized treatment programs to reduce the effects of pain or weakness on functional abilities. Hydrotherapeutic wound care also is available.