Job Description

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a hospital-affiliated outpatient therapy clinic in Rockmart, GA as a traveling Physical Therapist 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 Georgia physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of relevant outpatient experience. This is preferred, not required.
• Experience treating general orthopedics, debility, stroke/CVA, neurological disorders, multi-trauma, and fractures preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this role.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient hospital-affiliated therapy clinic.
• Shift name: Days.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shift pattern typically 5x8 or 4x10, clinic-determined consistent day off.
• Patient volume: Average 10–15 patients per day; 30-minute appointment intervals with complex evaluations scheduled for 1 hour.
• Orientation: New employee orientation plus 5 days departmental orientation.
• Weekend rotation: None. On-call: None. Holiday expectations: None.
• Department staffing: 3 therapists, 1 lead therapist, 1 office coordinator, and 2 rehab aides on site.
• Uniform/appearance: Polos provided (teal and black); prefer slacks and clean shoes. Parking: free.

Location Highlights

Rockmart offers easy access to outdoor recreation and small-town amenities. The city sits near the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile paved rail-trail that connects to urban hubs and provides running and cycling options within minutes. Downtown Rockmart features local shops and dining within walking distance of community parks and historic sites, providing a suburban, small-town lifestyle with a short commute to nearby Carrollton and Cedartown. For broader outdoor options, Red Top Mountain State Park is approximately 35 miles southeast on Lake Allatoona, offering boating and hiking, and Atlanta is about 45 miles northeast for urban cultural attractions, major transit connections, and sporting events.

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.

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