Physical Therapist- FT Days $55-$58 Per Hour @ Augusta State Medical Prison

Job Details: Job Location: GA, Grovetown - Augusta State Medical Prison - Grovetown, GA, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Medical Technician & Support, Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full Time Registered Physical Therapist to join our team at Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP) in Augusta, Georgia.

Pay Rate: $55-$58 Per Hour

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting. This role supports a medically complex population and focuses on rehabilitation, mobility improvement, functional independence, pain management, and overall wellness.

The Physical Therapist works collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans while ensuring safe, effective, and compliant patient care.
Qualifications: Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy services in coordination with approved provider orders
Assess, evaluate, and treat patients with a wide range of physical and functional conditions
Develop and implement individualized therapy treatment plans and home exercise programs
Provide direct patient care for orthopedic, post-surgical, prosthetic, acute care, geriatric, and medically complex patients
Coordinate care with facility providers, nursing staff, and medical leadership as indicated
Assess patient mobility, functional limitations, and need for assistive devices or housing accommodations
Educate patients on rehabilitation techniques, injury prevention, and therapeutic exercises
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
Adhere to all security procedures, correctional guidelines, and regulatory standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory readiness activities (ACA, NCCHC, OHS)

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current active Physical Therapist license in the State of Georgia
Minimum of 1 year of clinical physical therapy experience preferred
Experience treating orthopedic, post-surgical, geriatric, prosthetic, and medically complex patients preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a correctional healthcare environment
Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Available Shift

Full-Time

Additional Requirements

Current CPR certification required
Current tuberculosis (TB/PPD) screening in accordance with company policy
Completion of required Georgia Department of Corrections training, including PREA requirements
Ability to pass a background investigation, drug screening, and obtain security clearance
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all facility security protocols

Work Location & Environment

Primary location: Augusta State Medical Prison (ASMP), Augusta, GA
Work performed in a secure correctional healthcare environment with a medically complex patient population
Requires flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability in supporting rehabilitation and patient care needs within a correctional setting

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