
Hospital | PT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.63
- Weekly
- $1,825
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,900
- Start date
- October 19, 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
- 124 open Physical Therapist jobs in Georgia from 8 agencies, 27 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $32.86 – $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).
Job description
Physical Therapist (PT) Jobs – Outpatient Travel Contract in Atlanta, Georgia
Join an outpatient rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Atlanta, Georgia. This 13-week travel therapy contract is ideal for a clinician who enjoys creating individualized treatment plans, helping patients return to meaningful daily activities, and collaborating with patients, families, and fellow care professionals. New graduates are welcome to apply, with outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.
Located in the vibrant Midtown area, Atlanta offers a dynamic urban environment with walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and entertainment. Explore this Atlanta healthcare opportunity while advancing your physical therapy career.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
- Specialty: Physical Therapy
- Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Duration: 13-week travel physical therapy contract
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week; consideration may be given to a 32-hour schedule
- Shift Pattern: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Work Environment: On-site clinical setting
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Doctorate or degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Physical Therapist license in Georgia or eligibility for Georgia licensure
- Current CPR certification
- At least 1 year of outpatient physical therapy clinical experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of applicable state practice standards and professional ethics
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and medical documentation skills
- Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in an outpatient rehabilitation environment
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and use clinical reasoning to establish appropriate goals and individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-informed physical therapy interventions designed to improve function and support a safe return to community activities.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and physician direction.
- Maintain clear, accurate, timely, and compliant medical record documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, functional outcomes, and charges.
- Provide care under valid physician orders and within approved treatment parameters.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and strategies for continued progress.
- Collaborate with the outpatient rehabilitation team and contribute to effective coordination of patient care.
- Promote patient and workplace safety by following established procedures, identifying hazards, and using equipment appropriately.
- Participate in student education and clinical supervision activities when assigned.
- Pursue continuing education and professional development while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Apply now for this outpatient Physical Therapist travel contract in Atlanta, Georgia, and join a collaborative healthcare team focused on patient-centered rehabilitation.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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