Physical Therapist- FT Days $55-$58 Per Hour @ Augusta State Medical Prison (82810)

Physical Therapist- FT Days $55-$58 Per Hour @ Augusta State Medical Prison (82810)

GA, Grovetown - Augusta State Medical Prison - Grovetown, GA 30813

Overview

Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Medical Technician & Support

Description

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.

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