Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,773 to $1,973 per week in Locust Grove, GA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Locust Grove, GA, where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing 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 the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Productivity expectation: ability to meet approximately 60 visits per week and see 12–14 patients per day; experience with double-booking follow-up visits preferred.
• Willingness to float to other clinics as needed.
• Ability to work a guaranteed 36 hours per week with the expectation of working up to 40 hours; approval from director required before working overtime.
• Open to Physical Therapist Assistants for consideration (client will accept a PTA).
• New graduates are not accepted. First-time travelers are accepted.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift: Days.
• Patient population: Outpatient orthopedics.
• Float requirement: Candidate must be willing to float to other clinics.
• Schedule guarantee: 36 hours guaranteed, with expectation to work up to 40 hours.
• Productivity expectation: ~60 patient visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day.
• Overtime and additional therapy must be approved by the clinic director.
• Travel team option: Opportunity to work in this clinic or a neighboring clinic as part of a travel team.

Location Highlights.

Locust Grove, GA offers suburban living with convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The city is approximately 35 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta and about 20 miles from Lake Jackson, providing fishing and boating opportunities, and it lies within a 45–60 minute drive of Panola Mountain State Park and High Falls State Park for hiking and rock outcrops. Locust Grove is near the historic downtown districts of McDonough and Covington, both within a 15–25 minute drive, offering dining, antique shops, and community events. Commuters have access to major highways including I-75 and I-675, enabling drives of roughly 30–45 minutes to larger suburban retail centers and medical facilities. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with weekend access to urban Atlanta amenities, state parks, and regional lakes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one. Benefits may include weekly pay, medical benefits, 401(k) matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT role that provides flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Travel contracts allow clinicians to explore locations while maintaining job security and access to career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel positions supported by career tools.

EEO Statement

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. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.