Acute Care Physical Therapist

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Murray Hill (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition support

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Acute Rehab Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat hospitalized patients, collaborating with physicians, nursing and rehab staff to maximize mobility and safe discharge.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives while supporting ongoing professional growth in acute care and interdisciplinary planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain before start date
• Current BLS certification or obtained within required timeframe
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for diverse clinical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on goals and findings
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care and discharge planning
• Assess assistive device and durable medical equipment needs
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, patient progress, and discharge recommendations in line with standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department programs
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and state regulations
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise and safety
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics established by the department

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Acute Rehab Physical Therapist? At HCA Healthcare and Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed significant resources to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.

Position Summary

The Acute Care Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs for hospitalized patients. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and rehabilitation professionals, the Physical Therapist helps patients maximize mobility, improve functional independence, and facilitate safe discharge planning.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with a variety of medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, mobility progression, and patient/family education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Assess assistive device and durable medical equipment needs.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, patient progress, and discharge recommendations in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department programs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and state regulations.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, safety, and mobility strategies.
• Maintain productivity and quality metrics established by the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Georgia, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within required timeframe.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or hospital-based physical therapy.
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, trauma, ICU, or post-surgical patient populations.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and interdisciplinary care planning.

Why Physical Therapists Join Our Team:

Practice at the highest Clinical Level - Acute rehabilitation offers a unique opportunity to treat complex cases requiring advanced critical thinking, clinical expertise, and collaborative care.

Make a Lifelong Impact - Your work directly influences a patients ability to walk, work, care for themselves, and return to the activities that matter most.

Grow Your Career - Work alongside experienced burn specialists and gain exposure to:

• Critical care rehabilitation
• Trauma recovery
• Wound and scar management
• Early mobility programs
• Complex orthopedic and neurological presentations

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Good people beget good people.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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