Physical Therapist

MEP Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

You will evaluate, treat, and guide patients to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability after illness or injury, and supervise assistants. A Georgia license and BCLS certification are required, with CEUs maintained; preferred: 2 years of experience. Join a collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS, MS, or DPT).
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or compact privileges.
• Maintain current CEUs as required by the state.
• BCLS certification through AHA.
• Preferred: 2 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability after illness or injury.
• Assist patients in achieving the highest level of physical independence.
• Oversee care for patients treated by physical therapist assistants.
• Possibly provide orientation and ongoing guidance to assigned staff.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Staff orientation

Patient care across ages

Education

BS/MS/DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

Role: Physical Therapist responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy services to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability after illness or injury.
• Assist patients in achieving the highest level of physical independence.
• Oversee care for patients treated by physical therapist assistants.
• Possibly provide orientation and ongoing guidance to assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (BS, MS, or DPT).
• Current Georgia Physical Therapist License or compact privileges.
• Maintain current CEUs as required by the state.
• BCLS certification through AHA.
• Preferred: 2 years of work experience.

Skills & Attributes

Strong clinical evaluation and treatment skills, ability to guide and orient staff, and commitment to patient care across all age groups.