Physical Therapist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 73,012 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

Travel and Mileage Reimbursement

Educational Programs

Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Augusta, GA, is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitation services in natural settings like homes and communities. You'll perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and communicate effectively with patients and their families. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and a current license. This role offers a flexible schedule, reimbursement options, and growth opportunities. Competitive hourly rate between $53.00-$58.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with additional physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support or CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program:

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. It is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to help people who have brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities by providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school. Follow us for more information at rehabwithoutwalls.com.

Salary Range

USD $53.00 - $58.00 / Hour

Address: US-GA-AUGUSTA