Physical Therapist PRN- Albany, GA.

Hughston; Leesburg (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston is hiring a licensed physical therapist to plan and administer medically prescribed PT treatments. You will evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and collaborate with physicians to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

The role includes documenting progress, educating patients and families, handling billing procedures, and maintaining current licensure and BLS certification. May involve working at multiple Hughston locations as needed to support patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of PT experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory MVR for onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer PT treatments to restore function and relieve pain.
• Perform evaluations and establish care plans.
• Consult with physicians about rehabilitation impact on health status.
• Document patient findings and treatments in medical records.
• Bill patients according to procedures.
• Educate patients and families on care and exercises.
• Stay updated on protocols for patient populations.

Skills

Physical therapy care

Education

Graduate of accredited PT school

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatments for patients suffering from injuries/disease to restore function, prevent disability, and relieve pain.
• Perform evaluations/re-eval and establish plan of care for patients.
• Consult with physicians and/or other departments about the impact of rehabilitation on patient health status.
• Consult with insurance companies on patient’s behalf to increase patient care.
• Document findings, treatments, and other patient information for medical record as necessary.
• Bill patients according to proper procedures.
• Educate patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies and/or exercises.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and other members of the therapy staff.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain HIPPA and abide by appropriate state Ethics laws.
• Perform appropriate wound care and assessment to enhance surgical outcomes.
• Provide documentation with appropriate progressions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay up to date on appropriate protocols for patient population.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• One (1) year of PT experience.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Special Qualifications

• May require working at multiple locations.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• Must have a current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.