Physical Therapist Assistant

Inpatient Physical Therapist – 12-Week Contract

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Inpatient Physical Therapist to join its Acute Care PT department. You'll work directly with physician-ordered patients across the hospital, providing skilled evaluation and treatment for a diverse patient population.

Clinical Scope

You'll support patients with a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including:

• ICU patients
• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Orthopedic cases and fast-track joint replacements
• General debility and deconditioning

Schedule & Commitment

• Shift: 8-hour days, 8 shifts per 5-day week (8:30 AM – 5 PM, schedule varies)
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
• Weekend Rotation: 2 shifts every 4 weeks
• Holiday Expectations: You must work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in acute care physical therapy
• Active Georgia Physical Therapy license
• AHA BLS certification required

About the Role

This is a fast-paced acute care environment where you'll collaborate with medical teams to analyze patient needs and implement effective care plans. Your expertise will directly impact patient recovery across multiple hospital units.