Physical Therapist

Pinewood Health & Rehabilitation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinewood Nursing Center in Whigham, GA, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to help residents improve mobility and reduce pain.

The PT will collaborate with nursing, OT, speech therapy, and physicians, document progress, educate residents and families, and ensure compliance with licensing and infection-control standards.

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

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Job description

Physical Therapist Part-time or PRN

Feel secure knowing we're standing at your side. At Pinewood Nursing Center, we prioritize the well-being of our residents and strive to create a nurturing environment where they can thrive. Our mission is to treat our residents like family and their communities like our own.

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at Pinewood Nursing Center in Whigham, Georgia. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating residents, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions to help residents improve or restore mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of physical function.

Physical Therapist Key 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.

Physical Therapist 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.