PT - Physical Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses in Decatur, GA, is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans based on individual needs, and supervising therapy services for effective recovery.

The ideal candidate will be licensed, have a degree in Physical Therapy, and possess at least one year of outpatient clinical experience. Responsibilities include detailed documentation and maintaining compliance with ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience required.
• Active CPR certification necessary.
• Must hold current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on patient discharge.
• Document care in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Participate in student programs, providing supervision and evaluations.
• Create and implement a professional development plan with management.
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain professional licensure.
• Maintain compliance with organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Physical therapy evaluation

Treatment plan development

Patient education

Documentation accuracy

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

5x8.0 schedule, Monday through Friday, with approximately 32-40 hours per week.

Job Description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs, goals, and physician direction. Responsibilities include the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients to ensure the design of functional treatment programs that allow for effective community reintegration. The therapist will also serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on patient discharge
• Document care in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner
• Participate in student programs, providing supervision and evaluations
• Create and implement a professional development plan with management
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain professional licensure
• Maintain compliance with organizational performance improvement initiatives

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience
• Active CPR certification
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your recruiter for details.

Location: Decatur, GA 30035