Physical Therapist- -State Medical Prison

Position: Physical Therapist- FT Days $55-$58 Per Hour State Medical Prison
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, GAWork 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 settingIndmhm