Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

PRN: minimum of 2 weekend shifts a month

Benefits: 401(k) with matching

Why Physical Therapists Choose This Team

  • Manageable productivity expectations that allow time for meaningful patient care
  • Strong clinical autonomy with collaborative daily team planning
  • Accessible leadership - on-site DOR and Lead Therapist support
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork with nursing and other disciplines
  • Therapy tech and scheduling support to improve workflow efficiency
  • Flexible scheduling with advance notice for predictable time off
  • Rotating weekends and holidays with shared team coverage

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician.

This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients to develop and administer individualized therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, adjusting treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationTherapy Equipment OperationPatient ReassessmentInterpersonal Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (556 salary observations; 2,050 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 34 employers

19
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Statesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Flexible scheduling with advance notice
Rotating weekends and holidays with shared team coverage