Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program recognized by the APTA.
• Active Georgia physical therapy license required prior to start.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant outpatient physical therapy experience preferred. First-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Experience treating general orthopedics, debility, stroke/CVA, neurological disorders, multi-trauma, and fractures preferred.
• Experience working with EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to complete a department orientation and a 5-day facility NEO prior to independent practice.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient, hospital-affiliated rehabilitation clinic.
• Shift: Days. Schedule uses 5x8 or 4x10 shifts; clinic will determine a consistent day off for the assignment.
• Typical patient volume: 10–15 patients per day; scheduling consists of 30-minute treatment slots with 1-hour complex evaluations.
• Standard hours per week: 40.
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment.
• Floating: No floating to other facilities required.
• Weekend rotation: None. On-call: None. Holiday expectations: None.
• Dress: Polos provided (teal and black); slacks and clean shoes preferred. Free parking available.

Location Highlights

The assignment is in Cedartown, GA, offering access to regional outdoor recreation and small-city amenities. Cedartown is within roughly 20–30 minutes driving distance of Polk County attractions and is approximately 45 minutes from Rome, GA, providing additional dining and cultural options. The area offers quick access to Little River Canyon and the Talladega National Forest region within 1–2 hours for hiking and paddling, and is a short drive to several local parks and community events, fitting a suburban to semi-rural lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor adventure and a relaxed pace of life.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.