Physical Therapist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 73,012 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement

Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist in Gastonia, NC to provide functional rehabilitation within home and community settings. The role offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay ranging from $53.00 to $58.00 per hour. Candidates should have a degree in Physical Therapy, an unrestricted state license, and ideally one year of experience. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, performing evaluations, and ensuring patient progress. This position is ideal for therapists enthusiastic about collaborative care and real-life rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing.
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Title:

Physical Therapist / PRN

Job Locations:

US–NC–GASTONIA

Position Details:

• ID: 2026-188669


• Line of Business: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation


• Position Type: PRN


• Pay Range: USD $53.00 - $58.00 per hour

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


• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• 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

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited 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, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, 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 significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $53.00 - $58.00 / Hour