"Physical Therapy/Assistants"

Job Summary

The physical therapist will lead the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) for individuals living with dementia in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The OEP is a fall prevention program. It will be group-led and involve strength and balance training from the OEP manual as well as walking.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 5-7 participants living with dementia per group 3x/week, including 30 min of strength and balance training and 20 minutes of walking. Oversee volunteers and legally authorized representatives. Work with healthcare professionals at the nursing home and/or assisted living facility to communicate about participant needs. Transport participants to and from their room. Report adverse events. Take exercise attendance.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Other Required Qualifications
Licensed physical therapist

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (.49 fte)
Pay Band: 13
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 7/1/24 Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc. information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.