Physical Therapist - Inpatient, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. You will evaluate, plan, and implement treatments to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.

The ideal candidate holds a Physical Therapy degree (BS/MS/DPT), is licensed in Georgia (or GA compact privileges) on hire, and has BLS. Two years of experience is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with supervision of PT assistants.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS, MS, or DPT).
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Active Georgia Physical Therapist license or GA compact privileges on hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to a designated group of patients to restore function and independence.
• Conduct evaluations, modalities, and treatments to relieve pain and prevent disability.
• Care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and supervise PT assistants as needed.

Skills

Clinical PT skills

Patient care

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BS/MS/DPT)

Job description

Overview

Provides physical therapy services for a designated group of patients, assisting them to reach 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 to include pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services for a designated group of patients, assisting them to reach 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 to include pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the care of patients treated by physical therapist assistants. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited an accredited Physical Therapy program with a BS, MS, or DPT Required


• Must maintain current CEU’s as by the State

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required and


• BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newton Hospital