Travel Physical Therapist - Georgia

Athletico; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CEU allowance and Athletico University

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Athletico in Georgia is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, design, and implement patient care plans, participate in local community service, and mentor clinic staff. New grads welcome and travel with mentorship supported by our residency and mentorship programs.

This salaried, full-time role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus, ongoing CEU allowances, generous PTO for continuing education, and a comprehensive benefits package starting day one.

Qualifications

• Education: Degreed from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Work Experience: 1-2 years of Athletico PT experience.
• Certification/Licensure: Must have an active clinician license or compact privileges in the state where services will be provided prior to beginning assignments; no temporary state licenses will be accepted.
• Knowledge and Technical Skills: Current CPR Certification.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor full patient cycle: perform an initial evaluation, establish a treatment plan, progress treatment and goals, communicate to physician, discharge, and follow-up.
• Accompany patients during their physician visits.
• Mentor new clinic staff.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary.
• Provide local community service such as hosting a booth, presenting in-services, provide coverage at special events, perform complimentary screenings, etc.
• Establish and develop professional relationships with Athletico’s referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.

Skills

English proficiency

CPR Certification

Education

Degree from accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Position Overview

This position may be eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus. New Grads welcome, travel with MENTORSHIP!! Student Loan Repayment Available!

Position Summary

Evaluate, design, and implement a patient’s plan of care; and participagte in local community service.

Benefits

• New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe – purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time.


• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education.


• Strategic Mentorship programs.


• Leadership programs.


• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.


• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!).


• Residency Programs and more – Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!


• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment).


• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA.


• Progyny Fertility Benefit.


• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance.


• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D.


• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child).


• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.


• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option.


• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave.


• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement.


• KinderCare Discount.


• Legal & Credit Monitoring.


• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only).


• 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire).


• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly.


• 5 CEU PTO Days.


• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee.


• Bereavement Time Off & Resources.


• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking.


• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match.


• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources.


• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts.


• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Employee Discount Program.


• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Repsonsbilities

• Manage and monitor full patient cycle: perform an initial evaluation, establish a treatment plan, progress treatment and goals, communicate to physician, discharge, and follow-up.


• Accompany patients during their physician visits.


• Mentor new clinic staff.


• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary.


• Provide local community service such as hosting a booth, presenting in-services, provide coverage at special events, perform complimentary screenings, etc.


• Establish and develop professional relationships with Athletico’s referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Degreed from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
  
  
  
  


• Work Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1-2 years of Athletico PT experience.
  
  
  
  


• Certification/Licensure:
  
  
  
  • Must have an active clinician license or compact privileges in the state where services will be provided prior to beginning assignments; no temporary state licenses will be accepted.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  
  
  
  • Current CPR Certification.
  
  
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

HR Use Only

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $94,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $114,000.00/Yr.