Pays $41.1-$61.65/hr — Physical Therapist market median is ~$84k (12 jobs)
Physical Therapist I - Acute Care
About the Role
Full-time acute care PT, inpatient rehab. M-F, 40 hrs/week. Weekend and holiday requirements. $41.10-$61.65/hr. Rome, GA.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Physical Therapist I – Acute Care, M-F Schedule in Rome, Georgia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41.10 - $61.65/hr.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Physical Therapist I – Acute Care, M-F Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive patient care assessments, establishes functional treatment plans, and ensures quality outcomes in an inpatient setting. Maintains accurate clinical documentation, supervises support staff, and participates in process management to improve service efficiency.
Requirements
Requires a B.S., M.S., or D.P.T. degree from an accredited physical therapy program and current state licensure. Candidates must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and possess strong clinical communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist I - Acute Care at American Addiction Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
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