Physical Therapist (PT) - Hospital

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC is seeking a Float Physical Therapist to rotate across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and Outpatient within a large Northwest Georgia system. The role offers a 6-month mentorship and opportunities to develop a diverse skillset in high-acuity and neuro-heavy settings.

New grads and experienced PTs are welcome; base pay is around $85K with growth based on experience. A sign-on bonus of $8,000, relocation assistance, and a clinical ladder program are included, with PSLF eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, licensed or license-eligible in Georgia
• New grads and experienced PTs welcome
• Wants diverse exposure across acute, IPR, and outpatient
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Servant-leader mindset who prioritizes patient care

Responsibilities

• Rotate between Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and Outpatient
• Participate in a structured mentorship with weekly check-ins
• Engage in shadowing on complex cases within the first three months
• Advance through Clinical Ladder after a year with pay increases tied to specialty hours
• Utilize $1,500/year CEU budget to support ongoing education

Skills

PT licensure

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Diverse settings

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Float Physical Therapist | Acute, Inpatient Rehab & Outpatient | Rome GA | $8K Sign-On

Position Highlights

• Float role across acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient at a non-profit system
• Open to new grads and experienced PTs, 6-month mentorship regardless of level
• Build a versatile skillset: high-acuity acute, neuro-heavy IPR, outpatient ortho/sports
• $8,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance and $3/hr acute differential
• PSLF eligible
• New grad base ~$85K, scaling with experience, plus a clinical ladder program

About the Role

A non-profit hospital system in Northwest Georgia is seeking a Float PT to rotate between Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and Outpatient. It's ideal for therapists who want diverse clinical exposure and strong development support within a large, mission-driven system. You'll be part of an 80-person therapy department with a structured 6-month mentorship, scheduled shadowing on complex cases, and weekly check-ins through your first three months. After a year, you can enroll in the Clinical Ladder Program for base-pay increases tied to specialty hours and certifications, with a $1,500/year CEU budget along the way.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, licensed or license-eligible in Georgia
• New grads and experienced PTs welcome
• Wants diverse exposure across acute, IPR, and outpatient
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Servant-leader mindset who prioritizes patient care