Physical Therapist- PRN

Trinity Health; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Health Care System is seeking a PRN/part-time Physical Therapist to cover outpatients when regular therapists are unavailable and to handle surge referrals.

The PT evaluates and treats patients referred by physicians in Georgia, following the APTA guidelines and state practice acts. Successful candidates must be licensed in Georgia, have graduated from an APTA-accredited program, and be capable of coordinating care with PTAs, OTs, and SLPs while maintaining accuracy in documentation

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of an APTA or accredited PT program (BS, MS, or DPT).
• Broad clinical internship experience in varied settings.
• Knowledge of documentation and billing to meet state, Medicare, Medicaid, and insurer requirements.
• Ability to coordinate care with PTAs, OTs, and SLPs; collaborate with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred by licensed physicians.
• Supervise and participate in care of PTAs and Athletic Trainers.
• Comply with hospital policies and mission; support quality measurement and improvement.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Therapeutic exercise

Customer service

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation/billing

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

PT degree (BS/MS/DPT)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: PRN Physical therapist to cover outpatients when regularly scheduled therapists are out on leave as well as for influx of referrals.

Evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia, the Guidelines for Professional Conduct of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the APTA Guide to Professional Practice. Actively supervises and participates in the care of patients treated by Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital.

II. Position Requirements

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration

The Physical Therapist must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.

B. Education

The Physical Therapist must be a graduate of an APTA or other accredited school of Physical Therapy. Physical Therapists may have Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees.

C: Experience

Physical Therapists should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their APTA or other accredited clinical internship programs.

D. Special Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of Physical Therapy, including evaluation, treatment planning, modality applications, and all manner of therapeutic exercise and patient mobility treatments. Should also be knowledgeable of required documentation and billing that satisfies the Georgia State practice act, JCAHO requirements, and meets the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid , and other insurers. Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate therapy treatments with other therapy providers, most notably Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (LPTA’s), Occupational Therapists (OTR’s), and Speech Therapists (SLP’s). Must be able to work collaboratively with all other members of the St. Mary's Health Care System, including nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must be able to deal constructively with conflict;collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action. Must be able to relate to physician referral sources and demonstrate excellent customer service. Must be willing and able to participate in clinical quality measurement and performance improvement programs as requested, and be in compliance with all of St. Mary's Health Care System policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.