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Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA

$84k–$120k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationAugusta, GA
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Postedyesterday
  • Requisition888736300
  • ProfessionPhysical Therapist

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Physical Therapist in Augusta, GA. The employer published a pay range of $84k–$120k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other physical therapist roles before you apply.

Physical therapists evaluate movement and function and design treatment plans to restore mobility.

Duties from the announcement

VA Careers - Physical Therapy : https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major duties include, but are not limited to: Independently provides assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Demonstrates a current understanding of the theories of physical therapy treatment and their proper application. Proficient in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for adult patients. Evaluation and treatment are completed in a timely fashion; chart review will allow the opportunity to assess appropriateness of the referral.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $48.85 per hour, is 11% below the median of 20 PT postings with published pay in Georgia ($54.92 per hour).

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Augusta, GA at a glance

  • $46.16/hrmedian pay, Augusta-Richmond County area
  • $38–$54middle half of earners, per hour
  • 92price level, U.S. = 100
  • 5hospitals listed by CMS in Augusta
  • The metro median is 6% below the Georgia statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.16 median hour in Augusta-Richmond County buys what $50.23 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Augusta: $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do physical therapists get paid at other hospitals in Georgia?

  • AmedisysCollege Park, GA$65.83/hr
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesVALDOSTA, GA$54.50/hr
  • Veterans Health AdministrationValdosta, GA$49.17/hr

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Typical requirements

  • DPT degree
  • Active PT license in the state of the job
  • BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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