Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN
About The Position
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at Grand Rapids Care Center in Grand Rapids, Ohio. The role offers flexible, as-needed weekday and weekend opportunities and provides care to adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The therapist will work with patients recovering from hospitalization, illness, surgery, injury, or functional decline, supporting their mobility, safety, and independence. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, provide treatment, monitor progress, and adjust plans as appropriate. The role includes clinical autonomy and collaboration with PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The position is suitable for clinicians at different career stages, and additional hours or opportunities may become available as the organization grows.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current or eligible Ohio Physical Therapist license.
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with PTAs and the interdisciplinary team.
- Patient-first approach to care.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing, geriatric, or rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
- Address strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, and functional mobility.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility training.
- Assess the need for assistive devices and provide appropriate training.
- Develop fall-prevention and safety strategies.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when appropriate.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with PTAs and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Help patients work toward greater safety, mobility, and independence.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN hours.
- Competitive PRN compensation.
- Clinical autonomy.
- Opportunity for additional hours.
