Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a hospital-affiliated outpatient therapy clinic in Calhoun, GA as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new community. 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 approved by the APTA.
• Active Georgia physical therapy license required prior to start of assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant outpatient experience preferred. Candidates with less than 1 year will not be considered for this role.
• Experience working in an outpatient clinic scheduling 30-minute treatment intervals and conducting 1-hour complex evaluations preferred.
• Experience treating general orthopedics, debility, stroke/CVA, neurological disorders, multi-trauma, and fractures preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR is preferred.
• Must be able to complete facility orientation including New Employee Orientation and a 5-day departmental orientation.
• Accepts scheduled scrub/polo uniform policy and adherence to facility dress expectations.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient hospital-affiliated therapy clinic.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule; available shift times include 5x8s or 4x10s as determined by clinic. Days off will be consistent throughout assignment.
• Standard hours per week: 40.
• Patient volume: approximately 10–15 patients per day; scheduling uses 30-minute intervals with dovetailed patients.
• Orientation: New Employee Orientation plus 5 days departmental orientation.
• Weekend rotation: none. On-call: none. Holiday expectations: none.
• Floating: no floating to other facilities required.
• Scheduling cycle: 13-week schedule cycle.
• Parking: free on-site parking.

Location Highlights

Calhoun, GA offers access to regional parks and a historic downtown within short drives. It is approximately 30–40 minutes to the Cohutta Wilderness and part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, offering hiking and fishing opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle. The city is within a 45-minute drive to Chattanooga, TN for urban entertainment, museums, and airport access. Local features include historic downtown Calhoun, nearby Lake Allatoona within a 25–30 minute drive for boating and waterfront recreation, and a suburban small-town lifestyle with convenient commutes to regional medical centers.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Eligible travelers will receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical benefits, 401k options, recruiter support, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility will be discussed by the recruiter upon inquiry.

EEO Statement

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.