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

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Cartersville, GA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This outpatient role supports comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, documentation, and patient/family education. New graduates are allowed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Georgia state physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to supervise and delegate discipline-specific therapy services as needed.
• Willingness to participate in student clinical education when assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with functional, community-focused treatment programs preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8.
• Workdays: Monday through Friday, typical clinic hours align with standard business hours.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package available from day one. Benefits include medical coverage and 401(k) match, travel and license reimbursement, paid housing options, weekly pay, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

You will complete comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional outcomes and discharge readiness, and document care in a timely manner. You will uphold professional standards, state practice acts, and organizational safety practices. Participation in quality improvement and professional development is expected. The position emphasizes patient and employee safety, safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting.

Location Highlights

Cartersville, GA offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Red Top Mountain State Park is about 25 minutes away and provides hiking, boating, and lakeside access. The Tellus Science Museum is located in Cartersville and features natural history and planetarium exhibits within the city. Downtown Cartersville has historic districts, local dining, and a short drive to I-75 for regional access to Atlanta, approximately a 45-minute commute, and to Chattanooga, about 1.5 hours north.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 for all of our associates.