Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Georgia Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required.
• Ability to evaluate and treat orthopedics, debility, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, multi-trauma, fractures, post-operative care, and cardiac diagnoses.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and manage a daily caseload averaging 10–12 patients.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.
• Minimum one year of relevant clinical experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• Must be able to complete facility orientation including NEO and 3–5 days of departmental orientation depending on experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital (Inpatient Rehabilitation).
• Shift days: Monday through Friday.
• Schedule: 5x8 shifts.
• Standard hours per week: 40.
• Patient volume: Average 10–12 patients per therapist per day.
• Department staffing: Rehab department typically has three teammates with lead therapists onsite.
• Floating: No floating required.
• Weekend rotation: Available but not required. On call: No. Holiday expectations: No.
• Orientation: New employee orientation plus 3–5 days departmental orientation based on experience.
• Schedule cycle: 13-week scheduling cycle.

Location Highlights

Milledgeville, GA offers easy access to outdoor recreation and historic sites within short drives. The city is approximately 35 miles from Oconee National Forest and 45 miles from Lake Sinclair, providing boating and fishing within a 1-hour drive, and birding and hiking opportunities nearby. The downtown historic district features antebellum architecture and the restored Old Governor's Mansion, both less than a 10-minute drive from central services, supporting a quiet, small-city lifestyle. For weekend travel, Macon is about 30 miles south with cultural venues such as the Georgia Music Hall sites and a regional airport within a 40-minute drive. Commuting is typically under 20 minutes across town, offering a suburban pace with access to local parks, community events, and nearby state routes for regional exploration.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.