Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO 1 month (20+ days)

Student loan repayment

Full benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist in Atlanta, GA, offering a full-time, salaried role in a nonprofit hospital setting. The position highlights PSLF eligibility through the nonprofit employer, a 90-day mentorship for new graduates, and a substantial sign-on bonus.

The role includes a diverse caseload and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include PTO, medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, and CEU support, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program is required.
• New graduate PTs welcome with a structured 90-day mentorship.
• Active or pending Georgia PT license.
• NCS certification, neuro residency, or strong neuro rotation experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Acute care caseload of 8-10 patients per day.
• Interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination with physicians, nursing, and rehab team.
• Integrated hospital-wide EMR (Epic-based).
• Treatment sessions structured around patient needs, not rigid time blocks.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based neuro care

Education

DPT or MPT from accredited program

Job description

Acute Care Physical Therapist | Atlanta GA | PSLF + $5K Sign-On

We're partnering with a nonprofit hospital system in the Atlanta, GA area to hire a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist (PT). This is a permanent, salaried role in a mission-driven hospital environment, ideal for PTs passionate about treating complex populations and building a long-term acute care career.

Why This Acute PT Role Stands Out:

• Nonprofit hospital — make a meaningful clinical impact in a mission-driven environment
• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) through nonprofit hospital employer
• Multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs working in a coordinated care model
• 90-day 1-on-1 mentorship program — ideal for new graduate PTs or experienced PTs transitioning into neuro acute care
• 1 month (20+ days) of PTO for real work-life balance

Day-to-Day:

• Acute care caseload of 8-10 patients per day
• Reasonable productivity expectations
• Treatment sessions structured around patient needs, not rigid time blocks
• Interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination with physicians, nursing, and rehab team
• Integrated hospital-wide EMR (Epic-based)
• Mix of ICU, step-down, med-surg, and neurosurgical floors

Compensation & Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Annual student loan repayment available
• PSLF eligible through nonprofit hospital system
• 1 month paid time off (20+ days PTO) from day one
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• CEU allowance and continuing education support

Ideal Candidate:

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program
• New graduate physical therapists welcome (structured 90-day mentorship provided)
• Experienced acute care or neuro PTs strongly encouraged to apply
• Active or pending Georgia PT license
• NCS certification, neuro residency, or strong neuro rotation experience a plus but not required
• Team-oriented, strong communicator, servant-leader mindset
• Passion for patient-centered, evidence-based neuro care