Physical Therapist- PRN

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyPer Diem

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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

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 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (352 salary observations; 1,770 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physical Therapy

Living in Folkston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Median resident rent
$495/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Folkston Park Care & Rehab

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Schedules
New Grad Friendly
In-house Rehab