Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Watkinsville GA - Watkinsville, GA 30677

Overview

Position Type Casual Part Time Category Health Care

Description

Join a team dedicated to patient recovery and growth

Phoenix Physical Therapy operates 160+ clinics across 11 states with over 1,100 team members. We are a fast-growing outpatient physical therapy provider seeking skilled, motivated professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our community-focused clinics offer a supportive, collaborative environment that values work-life balance, continuing education, and career advancement.

Why Join Us

Benefits that work for you

We believe in taking care of the people who make our success possible. That's why we offer a benefits package that supports every stage of your life—on and off the job.

What you can expect:

• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays so you can rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends.
• Health & wellness: A range of medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs—with flexible options for individuals and families.
• Smart retirement planning: A 401(k) plan with employer matching to help you invest in your future.
• Tax-advantaged savings: Access to health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care expenses.
• Protection you can count on: Employer-paid long-term disability insurance and company-paid basic life insurance, with extra options if you want more coverage.
• Recognition & rewards: Performance-based bonuses and programs that recognize your contributions.
• Mentorship that matters: For new grads, we offer a structured mentorship program to help you build confidence and thrive in your new role.

Position summary:

The physical therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.

Key responsibilities:

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Always maintains patient safety.
• Maintains compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Specialized knowledge/skills:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation.

Physical requirements:

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.

***Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.