Physical Therapist- Outpatient

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapeutic services across age groups, evaluate, treat, and implement modalities to restore function and reduce pain.

The role requires a current Georgia license or compact privileges, BCLS, CEUs, and 2 years of experience is preferred; you will contribute to patient outcomes and mentor staff when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a BS, MS, or DPT.
• Must maintain current CEUs as by the State.
• 2 years of experience (preferred).
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or current compact privileges in Georgia.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services for a designated group of patients, assisting them to reach the highest level of physical independence.
• Conducts physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Provides patient care to all age groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric.
• Responsible for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants. May also be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff.

Education

BS/MS/DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services for a designated group of patients, assisting them to reach the highest level of physical independence. Conducts physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury. Provides patient care to all age groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Responsible for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants. May also be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a BS, MS, or DPT Required
• Must maintain current CEUs as by the State Required
• 2 years of experience Preferred
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or current compact privileges in Georgia Required
• BCLS – Basic Life Support through AHA Required

Location

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital