Physical Therapist

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a full-time Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility. This role involves creating personalized therapy plans and collaborating with a care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, be a licensed physical therapist, and have strong patient assessment and educational skills. The hospital offers extensive benefits, including 401(k) matching, paid time off, and education support.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Active Physical Therapist license required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes accurately.
• Educate patients and families on exercise programs.
• Collaborate across disciplines for cohesive care.
• Mentor therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Patient assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Documentation

Patient education

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist with Doctors Hospital of Augusta you can be a part of an organization devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a full-time, Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be part of a shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 40% 401(k) match to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is a 350‑bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby‑Friendly maternity services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.