Physical Therapist PhD / Director of SPARC - Emory Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

• Supervise research lab operations at this location.
• Direct and guide participation in research activities for Emory Physical Therapy clinical staff as appropriate.
• Participate in research grant proposal submissions.
• Technically supervise research grant funding activity in Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering, and Motion Analysis.
• Supervise publications and related activities as appropriate.
• Provide patient care for physical therapy patients at Emory Physical Therapy, Johns Creek.
• Assess and evaluate patients/clients for the purpose of treatment, injury prevention, and health promotion.
• Establish and modify a plan of care with associated goals, including quantifiable physical and functional targets.
• Delegate appropriate therapy activities to ancillary staff members and provide supervision of staff members.
• Collaborate with referrers to establish an optimal plan of care.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide education.
• Plan and manage timely and appropriate patient discharge and outcome follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• 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.