Physical Therapist
Macon, GA
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

The Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients, developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans according to the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for delegating and directing all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients, the therapist ensures the design of functional treatment programs to facilitate effective return to community activities. This role includes educating patients, families, students, and coworkers while performing various professional duties associated with patient care and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing and home exercise program training.
• Efficiently manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
• Complete medical record documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
• Participate in student program assignments, providing supervision and mentorship.
• Engage in professional development activities and advocacy efforts.
• Adhere to discipline-specific state practice acts and maintain professional licensure in good standing.
• Follow organizational performance improvement initiatives to enhance service quality.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.
• Must hold a valid and current State license.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• Previous LTACH experience is preferred.

Schedule

This position requires a day shift with a 5x8.0 schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!