02/16/2026
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Title: Physical Therapist - Full-time, Part-Time, PRN
The Physical Therapist evaluates a patient’s physical and functional capacities and plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment while exercising professional judgment, knowledge, and skills in managing treatment plans for the purpose of promoting/restoring optimum independence in daily life tasks and physical functions. The Physical Therapist ensures continuation of performance through effective education of the patient, family, support system, and home program, if applicable. These functions are carried out according to hospital policy and in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department. The Physical Therapist supervises/provides physical therapy services to patients of all ages in an inpatient and/or outpatient environment. The Physical Therapist supervises supportive personnel and actively participates in departmental activities and processes.
Responsibilities of the position include:
• Patient assessment and establishment of plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Plans for discharge.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient age.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides an environment conductive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assess the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers. Responds to department needs. Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process for the department and the institution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia and current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
