About This Role
This travel position places you in an Atlanta-based therapy setting for a 13-week assignment starting June 2026. You'll work standard day shifts—40 hours per week across 8-hour days—providing direct patient care in physical therapy. The role offers $2,152 weekly compensation plus a tax-free stipend to offset housing and living costs, making it financially attractive for traveling clinicians. This assignment suits physical therapists seeking temporary work with predictable scheduling and the flexibility to relocate for short-term contracts. You'll need an active PT license and the ability to adapt quickly to a new clinical environment while maintaining quality patient outcomes.
$2,200–$4,500/wk
Travel assignment
Days · 8-hour shifts
PT license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Atlanta, GA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active PT license in good standing in the state of employment
Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care experience in the specialty.
BLS required. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs depending on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical travel therapy contract?
Most travel therapy contracts run 13 weeks, with the option to extend or take a new assignment after each contract. Shorter 8-week and longer 26-week contracts are also common, especially for SLPs in school settings.
Is housing provided or is there a stipend?
Most travel agencies offer a tax-free housing stipend rather than agency-arranged housing. Stipends vary by city and assignment, typically $1,200–$2,400 per month on top of weekly taxable pay.
Do I need a license in every state I travel to?
Yes — PT, OT, and SLP licensure is regulated state-by-state. The PT and OT compacts (PT Compact, OT Compact) let you practice in member states with a compact privilege; SLPs use the ASLP-IC compact. Non-compact states still require a state-specific license before you start.
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Full Job Details
Staffing At Upstream is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Atlanta, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 06/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Staffing At Upstream Job ID # .
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Physical Therapist