Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Macon, GA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs
$1,799/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingOutpatient
Pay
Description
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Macon, GA outpatient settings where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing 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 approved by the APTA.
- Active Georgia Physical Therapy license required to start assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred. (Preferred)
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist; PTA candidates will not be accepted.
- Travel clinician experience not required; first-time travelers will be considered.
- New graduates will not be considered.
- Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and 12–14 patients per day with expected double-booking of follow-up visits.
- Willingness to float to other clinics within the region.
- OT (overtime) must be approved by director before working; readiness to work up to 40 hours with a 36-hour guarantee.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
- Shift: Days.
- Patient population: Outpatient orthopedics.
- Schedule expectation: 36 hours guaranteed with the expectation to work up to 40 hours; productivity expectation 60 visits/week; typically 12–14 patients/day.
- Floating: Candidate will be required to float to other clinics as needed.
- Travel team option: Opportunity to work in this clinic or a neighboring clinic as part of a travel team.
Location Highlights
Explore central Georgia from Macon, GA, while working in a suburban outpatient setting. The city sits about 1.5 hours south of Atlanta and is near the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, a site with earthworks and museum exhibits approximately 10 minutes from downtown. Macon offers access to Amerson River Park with 32 miles of trails and the Ocmulgee River for kayaking within a 15–20 minute drive, fitting an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. The downtown Hay House and Tubman Museum provide cultural attractions and historic architecture within walking distance of local dining and music venues, supporting a relaxed urban-suburban balance for off-duty hours.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include weekly, on-time pay; medical benefits and 401(k) options; 24/7 recruiter support; referral bonuses; paid housing options; and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided by your recruiter.
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.
Employer
Jackson Therapy Partners
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About Macon, GA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Macon, GA here's what you should know:- Macon's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Macon, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes.
- Macon is car-friendly with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential.
- Macon has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Macon offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, a vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and boating, and local sports events.
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