Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with Blue Ridge Medical Center in scenic Blue Ridge, GA, to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence.

SHIFT: 8:00am-5:00pm

About This Opportunity

As a Physical Therapist, your role requires providing optimal patient care through evaluation, program planning, and implementation of therapy services. The aim is to help patients restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury while advancing the field of physical therapy through education and collaboration with students, hospital staff, and healthcare professionals.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients referred for therapy.
  
• Develop individualized therapy plans based on evaluation findings.
  
• Implement and modify treatment programs as necessary to optimize patient outcomes.
  
• Provide education to patients and their families on treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.
  
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
  
• Promote physical therapy through teaching and mentoring students and healthcare staff.
  
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  
• Conduct community outreach and educational programs related to physical therapy.
  
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines in all interactions.
  

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university required
  
• Graduated from a physical therapy program recognized by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or its successor organization.
  

Experience

• Relevant experience in the field of physical therapy
  
• New Grads encouraged to apply
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a current Georgia state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
  
• Current CPR certification
  

Core Skills and Competencies

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning
  
• Rehabilitation program implementation
  
• Patient and family education
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
  
• Accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
  
• Mentorship and healthcare education
  
• Ethical patient care and confidentiality
  
• Community outreach and engagement
  

What You Can Expect

• A collaborative healthcare environment focused on exceptional patient care
  
• Meaningful work that helps restore function and improve quality of life for patients
  
• A supportive setting welcoming both experienced professionals and new graduates
  
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community and healthcare system
  

If you’re looking for meaningful work in a welcoming mountain community with a hospital that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help patients move forward—one step at a time.