SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
PRN Physical Therapist-CRU
Atlanta, GA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
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About the role
- An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems.
- Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner.
- Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the therapy and nursing equipment and environment.
- Performs consistent with Shepherd Center standards, clinical policies, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
- This is a support role that requires an individual to be able to interact directly with patients in a positive and supportive manner.
- With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain.
- You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
Requirements
- Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
- Required Minimum Certification
- Required Minimum Experience
- Required Minimum Skills
Nice to have
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders.
- Physical Demands
- Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
- Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Repetitive lifting, moving, squatting, kneeling, and crawling physical requirements.
- Working Conditions
- Normal patient care environment.
- Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Skills
- Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients.
Compensation
- Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Benefits
- Required Minimum Education
- Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience preferred.
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