Physical Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Georgia is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based acute care therapy on-site for hospitalized patients, focusing on functional recovery and safe discharge planning.

You will perform evaluations, develop plans, provide hands-on therapy, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document in the EMR, and educate patients and families on goals and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of acute care rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.
• Proficient documentation skills in an EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans to restore and improve mobility and function.
• Provide hands-on therapy and therapeutic exercise/interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.
• Document clinical findings and care in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals, mobility, and discharge instructions.

Skills

Licensed PT

Acute care rehab

Team-based care

Communication

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist – Acute Care Therapies (On-site)

Provide evidence-based physical therapy for hospitalized acute care patients, emphasizing functional recovery, mobility, and safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans to restore and improve mobility and function.
• Provide hands-on therapy and therapeutic exercise/interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.
• Document clinical findings and care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals, mobility, and discharge instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of acute care rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.
• Proficient documentation skills in an EMR.