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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30005
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Overview
We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist, sometimes referred to as Movement Specialist. The Physical Therapist (PT) will help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They also assist with pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Part Time
Hours: 8 hour shift
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assessing Patients: Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations
- Creating Treatment Plans: Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on the patient’s condition and goals
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Assist patients in regaining function after surgery (e.g., joint replacements, cardiac procedures)
- Pain Management: Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort
- Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises, use assistive devices (like walkers), and follow safety practices at home
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Part Time > 59Shift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In Atlanta, beyond the mandatory state physical therapy license and BCLS certification, having credentials like orthopedic or neurologic clinical specialist certifications can improve a Doctor of Physical Therapy's competitiveness, reflecting regional clinic preferences and enhancing patient care expertise.
A Doctor Of Physical Therapy often leads patient assessments and tailored rehabilitation plans, focusing on advanced mobility restoration and pain management, distinguishing their role from techs or assistants by emphasizing clinical decision-making and patient education.
Atlanta offers pathways for Doctors of Physical Therapy to advance into roles like physical therapy manager, clinic director, or consultant, especially within hospital settings such as Prime Healthcare Services, supported by regional demand for specialized movement specialists.
Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes comprehensive patient mobility recovery post-surgery, requiring PTs to integrate early mobilization techniques and discharge planning, which may differ from other facilities focusing less on transitional care coordination.
Yes, Prime Healthcare Services offers tuition reimbursement options, enabling Doctors of Physical Therapy in Atlanta to pursue continuing education and certifications that enrich clinical skills and advance their professional development.
Part-time Doctors of Physical Therapy in Atlanta typically earn between $45 and $60 per hour, depending on experience and certifications, reflecting local demand and hospital compensation standards for specialized physical therapy roles.
The Riverdale area near Atlanta has moderate competition for physical therapy positions, with demand influenced by aging populations and post-surgical care needs, making roles at facilities like Prime Healthcare Services attractive for specialists.
At Prime Healthcare’s Riverdale center, Doctors of Physical Therapy often work with post-surgical patients including joint replacements and cardiac rehab, requiring skills in pain management and functional mobility restoration tailored to these recovery stages.
Prime Healthcare offers part-time day shifts with structured 8-hour hours, balancing consistent patient care delivery with work-life considerations, appealing to Doctors of Physical Therapy seeking stability and manageable schedules in Atlanta.