Part-Time Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Independence

PINEWOOD NURSING CENTER; Whigham (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinewood Nursing Center in Whigham, GA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on a part-time or PRN basis. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and help restore mobility.

Deliver therapies as prescribed, document progress, and collaborate with nursing, OT, and physicians to provide holistic care. Education for residents and families on programs and safety is expected.

Qualifications

• :Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and valid Physical Therapist license.
• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire).
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop personalized care plans based on clinical findings and resident goals.
• Deliver physical therapy treatments as prescribed, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility.
• Monitor and document residents’ progress, response to treatment, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physicians to provide holistic care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy programs, techniques, and safety measures to support functional independence.
• Comply with all regulatory, licensing, and facility policies including documentation and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Pinewood Nursing Center in Whigham, GA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on a part-time or PRN basis. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and help restore mobility.

Deliver therapies as prescribed, document progress, and collaborate with nursing, OT, and physicians to provide holistic care. Education for residents and families on programs and safety is expected.