Physical Therapist – Acute Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Augusta, GA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care and lead a diverse clinical team. You will implement treatment plans, assess patients, and coordinate follow-up care to optimize recovery.

The role involves supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers and students, setting and adjusting treatment goals, and ensuring timely documentation to meet departmental productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Georgia state licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document treatment plans.
• Perform patient assessments and coordinate follow-up care.
• Supervise rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Documentation

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

This role involves providing direct patient care as part of a diverse healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities include implementing and documenting treatment plans, performing patient assessments, and coordinating follow-up care.

The position also involves supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students, while fostering a positive learning environment.

Key duties include setting and modifying treatment goals, ensuring timely documentation, and meeting departmental productivity standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, valid Georgia state licensure, and Basic Life Support certification.

Strong skills in patient evaluation, treatment implementation, documentation, and teamwork are essential.

The role offers opportunities to develop specialization within a clinical area of interest and contribute to patient recovery and education.