Physical Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 and disability insurance options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a Physical Therapist to join their team at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. The role involves helping patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing education to patients and caregivers. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy, a current license, and BCLS certification. Competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current Physical Therapy license is mandatory.
• Must possess a current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on the patient’s condition.
• Assist patients in regaining function post-surgery.
• Use techniques to reduce pain and improve comfort.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safety practices.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment plan development

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Pain management

Patient education

Education

Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current Physical Therapy license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Bonus Amount

10000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

We are seeking a 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.

Bonus Options: up to $10,000

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour shift

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• 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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

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

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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