Physical Therapist / PRN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Augusta, GA

5d•$53 - $56•Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Physical Therapist (PT) for their Home and Community Program. This role focuses on providing functional rehabilitation in real-life settings such as the client's home, school, work, or community. The ideal candidate will be comfortable treating clients in environments like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace. This is an autonomous role within a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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, 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.