Physical Therapist / Full-Time

Select Specialty Hospital; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive and thorough PT orientation program

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental plan offerings

Generous PTO for work-life balance

401(k) retirement plan and life & disability protection

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver world-class inpatient post-ICU services. The role involves conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising therapy assistants. Candidates must have a valid state license and complete BLS certification. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive pay range of $32.00 – $50.00 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient.

Skills

Patient assessment

Continuous quality improvement

Patient education

Supervision of assistants

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital – Augusta is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Position

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location

Augusta, GA

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday – Friday

Compensation

$32.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough PT orientation program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Clinical ladder program
• Student debt benefit program
• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental plan offerings
• Generous PTO for work‑life balance
• Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan and life & disability protection
• Part of a nationwide team of over 44,000 dedicated to exceptional care

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Cooperatively identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as PT and PTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient’s response to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
• Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment required.