Physical Therapist / Full Time

BrightSpring Health Services•Atlanta, GA

10h•$90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) who is enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation in home and community settings. This role involves treating clients in real-life environments such as their homes, grocery stores, restaurants, and workplaces, rather than solely in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous yet collaborative environment, working alongside a dynamic team of therapists. Rehab Without Walls is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or strokes/CVAs out of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environments. The program aims to help patients regain functional capabilities through industry-leading outcomes that improve functional skills and independence.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist by the state in which practicing.
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance with 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.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly re-assess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations.
Make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care, and enhance patient outcomes.