Physical Therapist

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

FMLA/leave options

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life/disability insurance

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises and early mobilization. This part-time role focuses on delivering individualized care in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating movement limitations, creating treatment plans, and educating patients and families to support safe discharge and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients: Evaluate mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations
• Creating treatment plans: Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function
• Post-surgical rehabilitation: Assist patients in regaining function after surgery
• Pain management: Use techniques to reduce pain and improve comfort
• Patient & family education: Teach exercises, use of devices, and home safety practices

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Post-surgical rehab

Pain management

Education for patients

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Part Time

Hours: 8 hour shift

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Benefits

• 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

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Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf