Acute Rehab PT: Restore Mobility & Independence

HCA Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a compassionate Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You evaluate, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs for patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, and other physical impairments.

The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and caregivers to maximize patient mobility, independence,

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)
• Bachelor's Degree required

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a compassionate Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You evaluate, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs for patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, and other physical impairments.

The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and caregivers to maximize patient mobility, independence,