Posted August 23, 2026
Physical Therapist (PT) - Contract | Day Shift
ACUTE MEDICAL STAFFING
Athens, GA, US
Full Time
55USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Acute Medical Staffing is urgently seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a short-term contract assignment in Athens, Georgia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist looking for consistent daytime hours and a short-
term contract in a healthcare setting.
Contract Details
- Location: Athens, GA 30606
- Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Break: 30 minutes
- Approximately 18 shifts
- Pay Rate: $55.00/hour
- Employment Type: Contract / Temporary
- Start: ASAP
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Provide skilled physical therapy services based on patient needs and physician orders
- Assess mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and functional limitations
- Implement therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation interventions
- Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans and home exercise programs
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, documentation standards, and applicable regulations
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Georgia Physical Therapist license
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Previous hospital, acute care, rehabilitation, or similar clinical experience preferred
- Current physical and required health screenings
- Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements
- Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills
- Reliable transportation
- Availability for the duration of the contract preferred
Immediate need — qualified Physical Therapists available to start quickly will receive priority consideration.
Pay: $55.00 per hour
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