Physical Therapist - Outpatient - $25k Bonus

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team at Phoebe Northwest in Albany, GA. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

You will supervise PTAs and other clinical staff, implement individualized plans, document progress, and stay current with evolving therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• LLB/Licensure: BLS and Physical Therapist (PT) licenses required.
• 0–1 year clinical experience preferred in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient data to guide diagnoses and outcomes.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the team.
• Supervise PTAs, specialists, aides, students, and volunteers.
• Document care and communicate changes to care team.
• Use therapy equipment and new modalities safely and effectively.
• Maintain timely documentation and adhere to policies.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Number: 31524 Location: Phoebe Northwest Street Address: 2336 Dawson Rd City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31707 Department: PPMH OP PHYSICAL THERAPY Shift: Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2025-08-01

Job Description Summary

Description: When you join Phoebe, you aren’t just filling a shift at a corporate health facility. You are joining a not-for-profit community institution that serves as the literal heartbeat of Southwest Georgia. Here, your skills as a therapist have a profound, visible impact on the lives of families who truly need and appreciate your care. Join Phoebe Northwest, our primary outpatient hub. This facility features advanced gym spaces, cutting-edge modalities, and specialized clinics catering to orthopedic sports medicine, industrial health, and occupational reintegration.

Job Summary

Interdisciplinary treatment team for best outcomes with patient care. Supervise PTAs with treatment of patients and documentation for the best outcomes. Supervise specialists, aides, students and volunteers in the clinic. Keeps abreast of new lines of therapeutic interventions to enhance the department and patient care.

Qualifications

4-year Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (Required)

Work Experience

0 - 1 year clinical, medical setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licenses: Basic Life Support (BLS), Physical Therapist (PT).

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process. Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data. Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES

Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

DOCUMENTATION

Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient, family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.

Additional Duties

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience!

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.