Acute Care Physical Therapist

Usph; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Holidays

PTO

Mentorship

Job summary

Advance Rehabilitation seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist to join our Southeast team. The ideal candidate will deliver patient-centered care with evidence-based methods and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating and implementing treatment plans, supervising PT assistants, and documenting progress while participating in in-house residency and ongoing education programs. New grads welcome and supported.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Georgia PT license and CPR certification.
• Experience in exercise, sports rehab, and manual therapy.
• New graduates welcome and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care using established protocols and guidelines.
• Document evaluation, progress, and discharge instructions.
• Oversee care by PT assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Set written plans of care with measurable goals and timelines.
• Deliver PT programs to improve mobility, function, and independence.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, case management, and insurers.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Manual therapy

Sports rehab

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

Advance Rehabilitation is committed to being the most sought-after physical therapy company in the Southeast for services including physical and occupational therapy, industrial rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Our mission is to provide the highest quality rehabilitation services in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner while delivering excellence in customer service.

Advance Rehabilitation Connects, Adapts, Empowers, Delivers, and Serves to transform lives!

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Acute Care Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for patient care and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.

• Assess patients to develop and initiate individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, patient needs, and goals
• Provide direct patient care using established protocols, evidence-based interventions, and patient care guidelines
• Document evaluation findings, treatment progress, and instructions provided to patients and caregivers accurately and timely
• Provide appropriate oversight of patient care performed by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Complete a written plan of care, establish measurable goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive treatment program to achieve those goals
• Implement individualized physical therapy treatment programs to improve mobility, function, strength, and overall independence
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and professional colleagues, including physicians, nursing staff, case management, and insurance providers, to coordinate care and support optimal patient outcomes
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, treatment summaries, and discharge recommendations, to support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current state of Georgia Physical Therapy license, CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• New graduates are welcome!

Additional Information

• Salary Range $75,000-$100000
• MENTORSHIP and continuing education
• In house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program available
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k, holidays and paid time off
• Community service opportunities.
• Get to interact with a great team and support staff, and so much more!