
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.69
- Weekly
- $1,825
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,900
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $50.69/hour — 3% above 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, 36 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
Outpatient Physical Therapist Travel Assignment in Atlanta, GA
Join a dynamic outpatient physical therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation team in Atlanta, GA and help patients restore mobility, improve function, and return to the activities they enjoy. This 13-week travel Physical Therapist assignment offers a supportive clinical environment, a steady weekday schedule, and the opportunity to work in Midtown Atlanta, one of the city’s most vibrant healthcare and lifestyle destinations.
Job Details
- Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic / Hospital-Based Outpatient
- Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
- Start Date: ASAP
Job Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Active Physical Therapist licensure in good standing, as required by the state
- Minimum of 1 year of outpatient clinical experience
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to provide care in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting
- Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and high-quality care
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and physician direction
- Implement and modify therapy interventions to help patients progress toward discharge and improved function
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely documentation, including goal writing, progress notes, and charge entry
- Deliver care in accordance with signed physician orders, clinic policies, and applicable regulatory guidelines
- Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers as part of the rehabilitation process
- Support safe patient handling, infection prevention, and workplace safety practices
- Participate in professional development and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain ethical practice and uphold the state practice act and professional standards
Apply now to explore this rewarding travel Physical Therapist job in Atlanta, GA and join a team dedicated to exceptional outpatient care.
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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