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GHR HealthcareAtlanta, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$45.63
Weekly
$1,825
Yearly (full-time)
$94,900
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $45.63/hour — 8% below the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Georgia ($49.38/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in Georgia right now

  • 128 open Physical Therapist jobs in Georgia from 8 agencies, 28 of them in Atlanta.
  • Pay in these listings: $25.29 – $74.44/hour, median $48.40/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in Georgia: $49.38/hour ($102,710/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($69.89/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Contract in Atlanta, GA

Join a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia. This 13-week outpatient PT contract is ideal for clinicians passionate about helping patients regain function, return to meaningful activities, and achieve their therapy goals. Outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred, and candidates must meet the outpatient clinical experience requirement described below.

Located in Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown area, this on-site physical therapy opportunity offers convenient access to the city’s dining, arts, parks, entertainment, and transportation options. Grow your clinical skills in a supportive outpatient rehabilitation setting while serving patients in one of Georgia’s most dynamic healthcare markets.

Physical Therapist Job Details

  • Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30308
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy clinic
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
  • Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week; approximately 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8-hour shifts; schedule may vary based on clinic needs
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13-week travel physical therapy contract
  • Openings: 1

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Georgia
  • Current CPR certification
  • At least one year of outpatient clinical experience required
  • Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience preferred
  • Ability to provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care and maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Commitment to maintaining professional licensure and completing required continuing education

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and use clinical reasoning to establish individualized physical therapy treatment plans and functional goals.
  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions designed to improve mobility, strength, function, and participation in daily and community activities.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to support timely achievement of goals and discharge readiness.
  • Document evaluations, treatment sessions, goals, functional outcomes, medical necessity, and charges accurately and promptly.
  • Deliver care in accordance with physician orders, applicable regulations, professional standards, and clinic policies.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and strategies that support continued progress.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the care team to promote high-quality rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, workplace safety, and fall-prevention practices.
  • Participate in professional development, performance improvement activities, and student education opportunities as assigned.

Apply now for this Atlanta, Georgia Travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join a supportive outpatient rehabilitation team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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