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Physical Therapist

Overview

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist, sometimes referred to as Movement Specialist. The Physical Therapist (PT) will help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They also assist with pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization. 

 

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per Diem/PRN

Hours: 8 hour shift

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

  • Assessing Patients: Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations 
  • Creating Treatment Plans: Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on the patient’s condition and goals 
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Assist patients in regaining function after surgery (e.g., joint replacements, cardiac procedures) 
  • Pain Management: Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort 
  • Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises, use assistive devices (like walkers), and follow safety practices at home 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Current state Physical Therapy license.
  • Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

     

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