Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Traveling Physical Therapist Assignment

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Decatur, GA at an outpatient facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Responsibilities include evaluating assigned patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services, designing functional treatment programs for return to community activities, documenting care, participating in student education when applicable, and pursuing professional development. Candidates will follow clinic policies, state practice acts, and organizational safety and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Ability to complete timely, clear, and accurate medical record documentation, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Experience evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans focused on functional outcomes and discharge planning.
• Familiarity with state practice act and regulatory requirements for physical therapy practice.
• New graduates allowed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings.
• Experience supervising or contributing to student learning experiences.
• Demonstrated participation in professional development activities and performance improvement initiatives.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8 (3240 hours per week).
• Workdays: Monday through Friday.

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one. Benefits include medical coverage and 401(k) matching, 24/7 recruiter support, travel and license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and housing options for travelers. Additional details will be provided by your recruiter.

This role supports delivery of high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services. You will contribute to patient and employee safety initiatives, safe patient handling, and infection control practices. You will participate in performance improvement activities and ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and within applicable insurance authorizations.

Location Highlights

Decatur offers a blend of suburban and urban amenities near Atlanta. Decatur Square features local restaurants and a farmers market within a 510 minute drive of many clinic locations. The city is 1015 minutes from the Atlanta BeltLine for walking and cycling and about 20 minutes to downtown Atlanta attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Nearby outdoor options include Stone Mountain Park about 20 miles to the east and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park approximately 2025 miles to the northwest, providing hiking and historic sites for weekend recreation.

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.