Acute Care Physical Therapist
Macon, GA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,486/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration12 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care272 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic proficiency, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 1 weekend per month.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with potential floating within the facility and to a nearby affiliated hospital as needed
- Patient population includes geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic cases
- Day shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
- One weekend shift required per month
- No on-call requirements
- Epic EMR required
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting
- Current BLS certification required
- Active state PT license required at time of consideration; GA or Compact license required if applicable
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Experience with documentation tasks including assessments, evaluations, plan of care, short/long-term goals, reassessments, and discharge planning
- Strong time management skills required
- Charge experience preferred
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, reassessments, and discharge planning across geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic populations
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted for this position
- All RTO must be finalized prior to consideration; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
- Maximum of 7 days of RTO per contract
- If 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all applicable holidays — no holiday RTO will be considered
- If 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work 2 of them, with 1 holiday RTO request eligible for review
- Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
- No alternate shift or schedule requests are permitted — the listed shift is firm
- Former direct employees or per diem staff must have been away from all affiliated facilities for a full year before being considered as a traveler
- All compliance and onboarding documents must be completed promptly following contract signing to avoid delays due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule
Facility
Coliseum Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 272 beds
Employer
American Traveler
79 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first travel assignment. American Traveler has made the entire process feel easy from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, and I always knew what the next step was, i never felt like i was left in the dark. One of my favorite things has been how communicative everyone is. Whether it’s my recruiter, Amanda, or Iranna from payroll, I always get a quick response when I have a question. It’s nice working with a team that actually follows up and keeps you in the loop. Amanda has been awesome throughout my assignment. She checks in regularly with a call or text just to see how things are going and make sure I don’t need anything. That level of support has really stood out to me. I’m rly happy I chose American Traveler for my first assignment, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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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