Physical Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in the United States is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver inpatient rehabilitation care and to guide patients through their recovery journey. You will assess patients, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes direct patient interaction, supervision of therapeutic interventions, and building strong therapeutic relationships to foster confidence and progress in patients’ recovery

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient care to patients requiring physical therapy.
• Supervise care and treatments, lead patient assessments and create personalized care plans.
• Address patient concerns and build meaningful relationships with patients to support recovery.
• Celebrate every victory along the patient’s rehabilitation journey.

Skills

Inpatient care

Patient assessments

Care planning

Patient communication

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree + experience

Job description

Physical Therapist Career OpportunityJoin a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First

Are you seeking a fulfilling career that feels like home and lets you make a meaningful impact? At Encompass Health, you’ll find an opportunity to provide exceptional care and support to our patients, witnessing their remarkable progress firsthand. As a Physical Therapist, your specialized skills will help deliver high-quality, compassionate care, allowing you the time to deeply understand and guide patients on their rehabilitation journey. Our well-equipped physical therapy gyms, backed by the latest technology, foster a supportive, driven, and welcoming environment. From day one, you’ll experience a rewarding career and comprehensive benefits that prioritize your peace of mind and professional growth. Welcome to a place where your passion for care fuels remarkable progress and fulfillment.

A Glimpse into Our World

Whether you’re at the early stages of your career, seeking to build a strong foundation, or an experienced Physical Therapist in search of a better environment to call home, you’ll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means being with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take immense pride in our career growth opportunities and how our team collaborates for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements, including being named one of the ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ and receiving the "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award", make us truly remarkable.

Our Commitment to You

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional advancement.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans for a secure financial future.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
• A community of individuals passionate about what they do.

Be the Physical Therapist You’ve Always Aspired to Be

• Providing direct inpatient care to patients in need of physical therapy.
• Supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by taking the time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs to support their recovery.
• Celebrating every victory along the way.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master’s Degree preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.