
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
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- 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
Travel Physical Therapist Job - Outpatient Therapy in Atlanta, Georgia
Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Atlanta, GA: join a dynamic outpatient therapy team in the vibrant Atlanta area and help patients improve mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy most.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist
- Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760 - $1,890
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
- Current Physical Therapist license or licensure eligible as required by Georgia state regulations
- CPR certification required
- 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience preferred
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and physician direction
- Implement, modify, and progress physical therapy interventions to support functional recovery and discharge readiness
- Document evaluations, treatment notes, goals, and progress clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner
- Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers to support successful outcomes
- Promote a safe, professional, and compassionate outpatient care environment
- Follow established clinic guidelines, safety procedures, and compliance standards
- Collaborate with leadership on professional development and quality improvement initiatives
- Support student learning and participate in team-based care as assigned
Apply now to join this rewarding Atlanta healthcare job and make a difference as a Travel Physical Therapist in outpatient 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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