Introduction
Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel Physical Therapist in Georgia, Austell, where your clinical expertise translates into real-world impact across diverse clinics and patient communities. In this role, your skills in assessment, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and manual therapy will empower patients to regain independence and quality of life. Picture guiding rehabilitation plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and celebrating progress as you move from one setting to the next. And beyond the clinic, Georgia's beauty awaits: the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge, winding trails in Amicalola Falls, the vibrant neighborhoods and cultural richness of Atlanta, and the historic coastlines that invite exploration during downtime. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow professionally while exploring a state rich in culture, cuisine, and opportunity.

Location Benefits
Austell sits in the Atlanta metro area, offering access to premier healthcare networks, a welcoming community, and a supportive local environment. Working in Austell provides proximity to major hospitals, advanced rehab resources, and opportunities to collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case managers. For traveling clinicians, this program also delivers the flexibility to work in various locations across Georgia and the United States, enabling you to broaden your clinical horizons while maintaining a stable career footprint. You’ll benefit from a travel-friendly setup, renewed professional connections, and the chance to experience different patient populations—from pediatrics to geriatrics—in urban, suburban, and rural settings. The travel pathway helps you build a robust resume with diverse case mixes and exposure to a wide range of evidence-based practices.

Role Specifics and Benefits
Key responsibilities and opportunities for growth
- Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that align with patient goals and clinical guidelines.
- Provide expert therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, balance training, and pain management, adapting techniques to each setting.
- Monitor progress with objective measures, modify plans as needed, and communicate outcomes to patients, families, and the care team.
- Maintain meticulous documentation in multiple EHR systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, conditioning strategies, fall prevention, and community resources to support long-term outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social work to coordinate care, optimize discharge planning, and advocate for patient needs.

Growth, benefits, and support
- Competitive compensation: weekly pay ranging from $1,823 to $1,884, with a start date of 12/01/2025. Contracts are structured for several weeks with opportunities for extension based on performance, needs, and availability.
- Bonuses and housing assistance: eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses and comprehensive housing assistance to ease transitions and support stability during assignments.
- Flexibility and mobility: the role includes the potential to work in multiple locations across Georgia and beyond, enriching your professional portfolio and expanding your clinical expertise.
- Professional development: ongoing access to continuing education, mentorship, and specialty-aligned opportunities to advance within pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and other growing areas of rehabilitation.
- 24/7 support: you’ll have dedicated, round-the-clock support from a travel coordination team while you’re on assignments, ensuring smooth onboarding, credentialing, travel logistics, and on-site assistance as needed.

Additional operational details
- Duration: contracts run for several weeks with possible extensions, providing predictable yet flexible engagement that respects your personal and professional balance.
- Start date: December 1, 2025, with a pathway for subsequent assignments and longer-term opportunities based on performance and interest.
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 hours; this program emphasizes flexible scheduling and assignment-based hours, with continuous opportunities to renew and transition to new placements.

Company Values
Our organization is built on empowering staff and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture where professional advancement and collaborative care are prioritized. We value integrity, compassion, and a patient-centered approach while recognizing the importance of work-life harmony for our clinicians. You’ll join a team that believes in open communication, constructive mentorship, and a culture of continuous learning that accelerates your growth as a physical therapist and as a trusted member of the care community.

Call to Action
If you’re a compassionate, adaptable Physical Therapist ready to expand your clinical horizon, apply now and join a company that values your contributions and invests in your development. This travel path offers the chance to shape mobility and independence for diverse populations, while exploring Georgia’s landscapes and embarking on new professional challenges. Take the next step in your PT career—click to apply and begin a journey that blends clinical excellence with personal and professional discovery.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
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Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

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