Physical Therapist

Location: Waycross, GA
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 9/16/2026
Salary: $1820/weekly

Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehab

Location

Waycross, GA | Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch) | No weekends, no on-call | 12-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for inpatient rehab patients
  • Provide therapeutic interventions including gait training, therapeutic exercise, and ADL training
  • Complete CARE and FIM assessments as required
  • Supervise PTA staff in accordance with APTA standards of professional practice
  • Maintain accurate documentation and billing using Meditech (billing only); all clinical documentation completed on paper
  • Manage a caseload at a 1 therapist to 4 patients ratio within a 10-bed inpatient rehab unit

Required Qualifications

  • Active Georgia Physical Therapist license required
  • Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience
  • Ability to work at a fast pace and adapt to unit needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly develop rapport with patients

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior inpatient rehab experience
  • Acute care rehab experience
  • Familiarity with standard therapy gym equipment

Why Join Us

  • Structured Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, supporting a consistent work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative therapy team including OT, COTA, PTA, and PT professionals in a focused inpatient rehab environment

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