SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
PRN Physical Therapist - Post Acute Brain Injury
Atlanta, GA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Patient CareResearchLeadershipCritical ThinkingTime Management
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
- Evaluates patient's physical and functional status including muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Develops and implements treatment program to further patient functional skills, which is then periodically reassessed and adapted.
- Plans and delivers effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care.
- Prepare s and maintain s a record of observations and care given. D ocument s information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms /systems and in a timely manner according to Center policy.
- 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.
- 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.
- This role collaborates and engages with others in order to facilitate patient recovery.
Requirements
- Perform s other duties as required/requested/assigned.
- A degree from an accredited program in physical therapy.
- Required Minimum Certification
- Required Minimum Experience
- Required Minimum Skills
Nice to have
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, C oncussion and V estibular D isorders.
- 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 50 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
- Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and other evaluation techniques.
- Determines and orders/recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in consultation with patient, caregivers, payer source and team members.
- May participate in education programs by teaching and supervising students.
- May provide supervision and education to therapy support personnel during and outside of PT treatment sessions.
- Required Minimum Education
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