Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Traveling Physical Therapist Opportunity

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Jonesboro, GA where you will help patients recover from orthopedic injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing the greater Atlanta metro area. The clinic treats orthopedic and injury patients with manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional movement training, and return-to-activity programming within a fully integrated interdisciplinary team. EMR used: NextGen.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Georgia physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing orthopedic rehabilitation including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, functional movement training, and return-to-activity programming.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, chiropractors, and medical providers.
• Experience using NextGen EMR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Experience treating post-operative orthopedic patients preferred.

Assignment Details

• Location: Jonesboro, GA (greater Atlanta metro).

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefit offerings include comprehensive medical benefits, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral bonuses, 100% paid housing availability, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation to help patients regain function and return to activity. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, chiropractors, and other medical providers. Contribute to patient-centered plans that emphasize manual therapy, exercise progression, and functional outcomes.

Location Highlights

Jonesboro sits inside the greater Atlanta metro and provides access to both suburban amenities and urban attractions. Downtown Atlanta is approximately 20 miles north, offering museums such as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola within a 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic. The area is within easy driving distance of Stone Mountain Park for outdoor recreation and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area for paddling and hiking, both reachable within 30–60 minutes. Jonesboro offers a suburban lifestyle with local historic sites, regional dining options, and commuter access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport approximately 20–30 minutes away by car.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.