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Wellstar Health System
Griffin, Georgia

Physical Therapist - Part-Time

Physical TherapistIncludes callPart-Time

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Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Spalding Out-Patient Rehab Center is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist!

Job Summary: The physical therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.

Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Treatment Planning and Provision of Care * Implements the physical therapy treatment plan * Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals. * Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input * Provides ongoing patient/family education and training * Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate * Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Patient Assessment * In collaboration with the physician, responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans for the patients as related to the physical therapy needs of the patient. * Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members. * Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals.

Documentation * Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines * Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols * Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines General requirements * Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. * Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. * Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. * Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure. * Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. * Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. * Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in services, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested. * Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner. * Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner. * Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service * Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. * Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. * Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients. * Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.

Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.

Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration. * Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately Professional Development * Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities. * Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines. * Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure. * Participates in orientation and training of new employees. * Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: Doctorate Physical Therapy or Masters Physical Therapy or Bachelors Physical Therapy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

PT - Physical Therapist BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Required Minimum Skills: Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.

Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve mobility and relieve pain. They manage the full continuum of care, including treatment planning, patient education, and discharge coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate, Masters, or Bachelors) and possess a valid PT license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

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).

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 34 employers

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$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%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Griffin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,300/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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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About Wellstar Health System

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Marietta, Georgia
10,000+ employees

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Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off