Physical Therapist (PT)
About The Position
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team at Spring Harbor at Green Island, a continuing care retirement community in Columbus, Georgia. The role provides outpatient and restorative rehabilitation across a continuum of care, helping residents recover from illness or injury, improve strength and balance, maintain mobility and functional independence, and continue participating in activities they enjoy. The position offers a consistent caseload and the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with residents in a supportive, community-focused environment. The Physical Therapist works with an experienced interdisciplinary team and collaborates with nursing, wellness, activities, and other care-team members to promote resident-centered care. HealthPro Heritage describes the organization as therapist-led and offers clinical services across settings including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach.
- Ability to lift and assist patients as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in outpatient and restorative rehabilitation, senior living, wellness, and relationship-based care.
- Interest in continued professional growth through CEUs, mentorship, and clinical collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to improve functionality and alleviate pain.
- Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, body mechanics, home routines, and lifestyle changes to aid recovery and prevent injuries.
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
- Work with nursing, wellness, activities, and other care-team members to support whole-person care and residents’ functional goals.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Health insurance beginning in month one.
- Dental insurance beginning in month one.
- Vision insurance beginning in month one.
- Life insurance beginning in month one.
- 401(k).
- CEU support.
- Paid time off.
- Continued learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Mentorship and clinical collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
