Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Waycross, GA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Waycross, GA at an outpatient facility 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 approved by the APTA.
• Active GA Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred. (Preferred)
• Experience meeting productivity expectations in an outpatient setting preferred (for example, managing ~60 visits/week or 12–14 patients/day). (Preferred)
• Ability and willingness to float to other clinics as needed.
• Must follow facility approval process for overtime; OT requires director approval prior to working OT hours.
• Candidates must be able to work a guaranteed 36 hours with the expectation of working up to 40 hours per week.
• First-time travelers accepted. New graduates not accepted.
• Will accept a PTA for the role.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift name: Days.
• Patient population: Outpatient orthopedics.
• Float requirement: Candidate must be willing to float to other clinics when requested.
• Productivity expectation: Approximately 60 visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking expected.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed with expectation to work up to 40 hours.
• Overtime policy: Overtime must be approved by the director before working OT hours.
• Travel team option: Opportunity to join a travel team at this clinic or a neighboring clinic.

Location Highlights

Waycross, GA offers access to coastal and natural attractions within short drives. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is about 30–40 minutes from Waycross and offers boat tours and wildlife viewing opportunities. The city lies within an hour’s drive of the Georgia coast and marshlands, providing fishing and boating options near Brunswick and the Golden Isles. Waycross features a small-city, suburban lifestyle with local shops and historic districts in downtown Waycross and convenient highway access for travel to larger cities such as Jacksonville, FL (approximately 60–70 miles) and Savannah, GA (approximately 75–85 miles).

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits typically include full medical options, 401(k) matching, weekly pay practices, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a travel PT role that provides clinical variety and professional support while allowing you to explore a new region. A recruiter will contact you with assignment specifics and next steps.

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. Diversity is valued and an inclusive environment is maintained.