Physical Therapist / PRN / Outpatient
About The Position
Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and education to patients and families based on individualized needs within an interdisciplinary environment. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, identifies problems, develops and implements measurable, results-oriented treatment plans, and adjusts plans in response to patient outcomes. The role includes direct patient care and specialized treatments, patient and family instruction, and regular communication with the patient care team and others involved in care. The position maintains supplies and equipment, keeps the work area orderly, follows documentation and billing protocols, and applies sterile-technique and infection-control standards. The role is PRN in an outpatient setting. The listed PRN rate is $60.50 per hour plus shift differential; outpatient experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and provide treatment and education to patients and families according to individualized needs.
- Assess patients and identify problems.
- Instruct and train patients and families on pertinent aspects of care.
- Plan, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals; modify plans according to patient responses.
- Plan treatment schedules to support optimal use of staff and equipment and high-quality patient services.
- Provide direct patient care and perform specialized treatments according to each patient's plan of care.
- Communicate regularly with the patient care team, patients, family members, and others involved in patient care.
- Maintain an established inventory of supplies and ensure proper equipment use and maintenance.
- Keep the work area free of debris and clutter.
- Document patient-program or setting details according to established protocols and accurately record daily charges for services rendered.
- Follow sterile-technique and infection-control standards, including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.
- Perform other related duties as required.
