Physical Therapist- PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Folkston Park Care & Rehab has an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) Physical Therapist in Folkston, GA

We are looking for a PT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
  • Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
  • Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
  • Creating personalized rehabilitation programs for patients.
  • Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
  • Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
  • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Complying with all rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Physical Therapist Skills

SNF/Long term care experience preferred.

Current Knowledge of Treatment Practices

  • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Active/Valid GA license in Physical Therapy
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Career Advantages
  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
  • New Grads welcome to apply!
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits!
  • Flexible Schedules!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patient conditions, develop personalized rehabilitation programs, and administer treatments to restore function and relieve pain. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and maintain thorough clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Georgia license in Physical Therapy and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPain ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (521 salary observations; 2,621 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $84k (middle half $70k–$95k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Georgia vs national$89k median in Georgia$94k nationally (−5%)521 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Georgia887 active22,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 31% offer loan repayment921 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist- PRN at Folkston Park Care & Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Folkston Park Care & Rehab

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Schedules
New Grad Friendly
In-house Rehab

Living in Folkston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Median resident rent
$495/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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