Physical Therapist I

Resurgens Orthopaedics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental & Vision

401(k) with annual employer contrib.

HSA/FSA, disability, life & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients move better, recover faster, and live pain-free. You’ll develop individualized treatment plans, implement therapeutic exercises, and provide home programs, working with physicians and care teams.

This role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing learning, and growth in a patient-first culture, with competitive pay, sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance in orthopedic rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Georgia State license required to practice in the state.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Two years’ orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams for comprehensive care.
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Travel between sites

Education

DPT

Georgia State License

CPR/BLS

Orthopedic experience

Two years orthopedic experience

Tools

EMR software

MS Office

Job description

Description

Transform Lives Through Movement — Join Resurgens Orthopaedics as a Physical Therapist! At Resurgens, we’re redefining musculoskeletal care with a patient-first approach and a culture built on collaboration, growth, and purpose. As a Physical Therapist on our team, you’ll do more than treat injuries — you’ll help people move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.

Why Choose Resurgens?

Culture That Supports You

• Work in a collaborative environment where innovation, compassion, and continuous learning are part of everyday practice. Your voice matters here.

Career Growth Built In

• Access mentorship programs, leadership development, and advanced tools to help you grow professionally and personally.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Every patient interaction is an opportunity to make a real impact. We prioritize outcomes that matter most to patients.

Competitive Pay + Sign-On Bonus

• Market-leading compensation with bonus opportunities at select locations.

Benefits Designed for Life

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, disability, life & AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Up to 4 weeks annually (with increases based on tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

What You’ll Do

• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques
• Educate patients and families on prevention and home programs
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams for comprehensive care
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy

What We’re Looking For

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Georgia State License
• CPR/BLS certification
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university physical therapy program;
• State License to perform physical therapy granted by the individual States’ licensing entity;
• Specialty certifications are welcome; orthopedics preferred;
• Two years’ experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge related to the physical therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses
• Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;
• Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;
• Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with other healthcare professionals;
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;
• Demonstrated conflict management skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;
• Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);
• Valid driver’s license and driving history meeting Resurgens’ requirements (if applicable);
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
• Basic working knowledge of software (Windows, Internet, Excel, Word and Outlook);

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to utilize standard office equipment including computers, keyboards, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.? While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, stand for extended periods, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear.?Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.?The physical requirements of this position generally require a medium physical demand level, but due to outpatient healthcare setting may involve patient transfers, with team lifting up to 100+ pounds.? Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and constant lifting of negligible to 10-pound objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.?Employee must have the means to attend training and or meeting sessions at offsite locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to risk of infectious diseases when interacting with patients and/or family members.?The employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PRIVACY & SECURITY AWARENESS While performing the duties of this job, it is imperative that the employee remain aware of Resurgens policies, Information Security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for minimizing threats and ensuring protection of PHI.? The success of HIPAA policies and procedures is dependent on the awareness and buy-in of everyone involved in daily healthcare operations, including reporting incidents to their supervisor or directly to the HIPPA leadership.