Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Azza HealthCare Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Augusta, GA is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care across adult and pediatric populations and to develop specialization opportunities within the clinical team.

You will evaluate patients, implement and adjust treatment plans, document care, and coordinate follow-up after discharge while supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students to foster a compassionate, high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• BLS or BLS Instructor certification and Georgia state licensure required on hire.
• Proven experience in physical therapy and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Implements and modifies treatment plans; documents and bills for services; coordinates follow-up care post-discharge.
• Performs evaluations, sets goals, plans discharges; shares findings with relevant parties and ensures proper documentation.
• Creates a positive learning environment for students, volunteers and staff; facilitates learning objectives and clinical education.
• Meets departmental productivity standards; documents work promptly; actively participates in patient service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Role Overview:

This position functions as a vital member of a diverse healthcare team, providing direct patient care across various diagnostic categories, including adult and pediatric populations. While serving as a generalist, the role offers opportunities to develop specialization in a clinical area of interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Treatment: Implements and modifies treatment plans based on current practices; documents and bills for services; coordinates follow-up care post-discharge.
• Patient Assessment: Performs evaluations, sets goals, and plans discharges; shares findings with relevant parties and ensures proper documentation.
• Education: Creates a positive learning environment for students, volunteers, and staff; facilitates learning objectives and clinical education.
• Productivity: Meets departmental productivity standards, documents work promptly, and actively participates in patient service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licenses and certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor, Georgia State Licensure (required upon hire).
• Proven experience in physical therapy and ability to work effectively in a team.

Additional Information

The role involves supervising rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students, with a focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and fostering a supportive learning environment.