Physical Therapist - Inpatient, Weekends

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

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide comprehensive PT services across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The role involves evaluations, modalities, and treatments to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

The candidate should have a DPT/MS/BS in Physical Therapy, maintain required CEUs, hold a Georgia license or compact privileges, and possess BCLS certification. Prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a BS, MS, or DPT; CEU requirements per the State.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or compact privileges in Georgia required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA required.

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 including pediatric, adult and geriatric.
• May supervise staff and assist in orientation and guidance of assigned personnel.

Education

BS/MS/DPT from accredited Physical Therapy program

CEU requirements per State

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 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

• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or current compact privileges in Georgia Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newnan Hospital