Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient - Jackson, GA
- 8-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,890 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel physical therapist assignments post a median of $2,268 a week, the middle half $2,050 to $2,460, across 1,317 assignments, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Jackson, GA (the standard rate) is $113 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $68 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,267 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Georgia.
Licensed in another state?
Georgia issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Georgia license, $110 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Georgia license, apply to the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement: what Georgia asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Georgia requires of a physical therapist
Physical therapist license, from the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
- A reciprocity applicant (O.C.G.A. 43-33-15) provides verification of an active license in good standing from another state board and of good standing from every state where a license was held, verification of active practice in the two years before applying (CAPTE graduates may instead show 26 hours of continuing education), an official transcript, passing national licensing examination scores and passing scores on the Georgia Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years by December 31 of odd-numbered years, with 30 hours of continuing competence per biennium, including at least 4 hours in Georgia ethics and jurisprudence (or passing the Georgia Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination).
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Georgia · Every state's rule
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About the job
Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,890 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,090.28 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) – This position is located in an outpatient setting. The role involves delivering quality physical therapy care to patients, utilizing established treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare team members to promote patient recovery and well-being.
Job Details
- Certifications required upon hire include: Physical Therapist (PT) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional licenses and certifications as needed.
- Education Requirements: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Experience: 1 year of relevant outpatient therapy experience.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Position start date is scheduled for 10/26/2026, with an end date of 01/25/2027.
- Effective communication skills, customer service focus, team-oriented mindset, and basic computer skills are essential.
- Additional notes: The role involves working in a new clinic with new equipment, and the schedule includes one weekend day every four weeks.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Based in Boca Raton, FLHires in 51 statesPay on its listings: 0.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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