
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.63
- Weekly
- $1,825
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
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
Outpatient Physical Therapist Travel Assignment in Decatur, GA
Outpatient Physical Therapist job in Decatur, GA: join a supportive clinical team on a 13-week travel assignment focused on patient-centered care, mobility recovery, and functional independence. We are seeking a motivated Physical Therapist to work in a dynamic outpatient setting near Atlanta, Georgia.
This travel PT opportunity offers the chance to develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with an experienced care team, and help patients make meaningful progress toward improved movement, strength, and quality of life. Decatur is a welcoming community with convenient access to the Atlanta metro area, making this an excellent choice for clinicians seeking Georgia healthcare jobs with a balanced lifestyle.
Job Details
- Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Job
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 32-40 hours per week
- Shift: Monday through Friday
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, any schedule
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760-$1,890
- Location: Decatur, GA 30033
- Work Environment: On-site outpatient clinical setting
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Georgia
- Minimum of 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on goals and physician direction
- Implement and modify physical therapy interventions to support progress toward discharge goals
- Provide education to patients, families, students, and team members as appropriate
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Support safe, effective care delivery through sound clinical judgment and best practices
- Participate in professional growth, quality improvement, and ongoing learning initiatives
- Follow all applicable practice standards, policies, and safety procedures
Location Highlights
- Located in Decatur, a vibrant and highly regarded community just outside Atlanta
- Easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, and cultural attractions
- Convenient for clinicians seeking outpatient physical therapist jobs with city access and neighborhood charm
Apply now to join this outpatient travel physical therapist opportunity in Decatur, GA, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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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