Outpatient Physical Therapist
Decatur, 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 Decatur, GA at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. New graduates are allowed. Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans based on patient needs, goals and physician direction. Delegates and directs discipline-specific therapy services and ensures functional treatment programs that support return to community activities. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students and coworkers. Completes documentation, goal writing, functional quality assessments and charge entry in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory guidelines. Upholds professional standards, state practice act requirements and organizational safety expectations.

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 the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.
• New graduates allowed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with comprehensive evaluations, goal writing, and letters of medical necessity.
• Prior participation in student clinical education or precepting preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation systems and charge entry processes.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule, Monday through Friday, approximately 32–40 hours per week.
• Outpatient setting duties and responsibilities as described in the job overview.
• Candidate must maintain valid licensure and required certifications throughout the assignment.

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

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Demonstrate clinical reasoning to create individualized treatment plans focused on patient progress and discharge. Participate in performance improvement initiatives and follow organizational safety procedures including safe patient handling and infectious disease protocols. Engage in professional development with a clinical manager and maintain required continuing education and licensure standards.

Location Highlights

Decatur offers a mix of urban and suburban lifestyle within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Downtown Decatur features the historic Decatur Square and Main Street dining and is about a 20–30 minute drive to downtown Atlanta depending on traffic. Stone Mountain Park is approximately 15 miles away and provides outdoor recreation including hiking and a scenic railroad. The area offers MARTA transit access to Atlanta attractions, proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (roughly 20–25 miles), and a range of parks and community festivals suitable for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

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.