Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist
Calhoun, GA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location- Calhoun GA
Shift: 8hr Day Shift - 40 hours
Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

A hospital-affiliated outpatient therapy clinic in Georgia is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time travel assignment. This clinic provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services and is looking for a therapist who can manage a diverse outpatient caseload including orthopedic and neurological patients.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, create individualized treatment plans, deliver skilled therapy interventions, monitor progress, and provide education to patients and families to support recovery and functional improvement. These duties are consistent with standard physical therapist responsibilities defined by major healthcare and labor sources.

Facility details

This is a hospital-affiliated outpatient rehab clinic specializing in occupational, physical, and speech therapy services. The clinic sees approximately 10-15 patients per day, uses 30-minute treatment blocks, and schedules 1-hour evaluations for complex cases and 30-minute evaluations/treatments for simpler cases.

The department is supported by 2 therapists, 1 Office Coordinator, and 1 Rehab Aide on site. The EMR used in the clinic is Epic.

Patient population

The therapist will treat a mixed outpatient caseload that includes:

• General orthopedics

• Debility

• Stroke/CVA

• Neurological disorders

• Multi-trauma

• Fractures

Outpatient physical therapy commonly involves working with patients who have musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, neurological disorders, and other mobility-limiting conditions, which matches this role's patient mix.

Requirements

• Active Georgia Physical Therapist license required.

• Current BLS certification required. Georgia PT licensing guidance indicates current CPR/BLS-level certification is required for PT practice and licensure compliance.

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

• First-time travelers will not be considered.

Schedule and orientation

The assignment offers either 5x8s or 4x10s, with the clinic determining a consistent day off for the duration of the assignment. There is no weekend rotation, no call, no holiday requirement, and no floating.

Orientation includes NEO plus 5 days of departmental orientation. Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved if participating in SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing and the traveler extends the contract to accommodate the time off.

Additional details

• Dress code: Polos provided in teal and black; slacks and clean shoes preferred.

• Parking: Free.