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Fayetteville, Georgia

Physical Therapist - Peachtree City / Fayetteville, GA (Sign-On Bonus)

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Are you a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity in Fayetteville, GA? Join our team and deliver personalized, one-on-one care while enjoying a workplace that prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance.

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Georgia Bone & Joint is a leader in orthopedic medical care with growing practices around Atlanta. We are seeking additional Physical Therapists to join our team in Fayetteville, Georgia. We work in a collaborative care environment, which includes not only a state-of-the-art physical therapy and occupational therapy department, but also highly trained and skilled orthopedic physicians and onsite MRI, all of which allow us to provide superior care for our patients.

We offer a dynamic, team-centered environment, and we believe in fostering a family atmosphere and healthy work-life balance.

We have an experienced team of therapists that are trained in multiple advanced treatment techniques including personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (certified through Owens Recovery Science), Dry Needling, Low Level Laser Therapy, and advanced manual therapy techniques. We treat orthopedic and sport injuries across the continuum, from Athlete to mathlete and from pediatric to geriatric, providing individualized one-on-on care for each patient.

New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Georgia Bone and Joint offers a structured, in-depth mentoring program tailored to each therapist to facilitate growth and life-long learning. At Georgia Bone and Joint, clinicians are able to continue to advance their clinical skills, increase their use of clinical reasoning, and learn advanced treatment techniques, all to provide the highest quality care to our amazing patients.

Georgia Bone and Joint Difference

  • One-on-One patient care
  • 12-14 patients per day
  • A focus on quality care
  • Individual mentorship available
  • Excellent Work/Life balance
  • Large team environment
  • Exceptional employee satisfaction

Expectations

  • Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.
  • A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.
  • Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.
  • Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient’s goals.
  • Epic Experience is a plus!
  • Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum
  • Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week
  • No Weekends

Requirements

  • Graduate of a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy
  • Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.
  • BLS CPR Certification

Essential Functions

  • Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards
  • Evaluate patient mobility, strength, ROM, pain, and current level of patient function.
  • Develop a plan of treatment for patients based on ongoing evaluations, including short-term and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of anticipated treatment, and expected outcomes
  • Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.
  • Administer physical therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, manual stretching of sometimes heavy body parts, myofascial release and others, while maintaining good control and body mechanics.
  • Teach and demonstrate proper gait and mobility techniques, while helping with bed mobility, transfers and guarding patients to ensure their safety with good technique and body mechanics.
  • Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines and occasionally running and jumping.
  • Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on the patient condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the physical therapy plan of care
  • Implement plan of treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust schedule and plan according to patient progress
  • Collaborate with other providers such as physicians, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants and other physical therapists for the benefit of the patient’s care
  • Accurate billing of services

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • 401(k) with company match
  • $15,000 sign on bonus
  • Monthly bonuses
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday pay
  • $1,000 Continuing education annual allowance
  • Paid days off for continuing education courses
  • MedBridge subscription, including continuing education access
  • Full benefits offered, including Health, dental, vision, life, disability

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!

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Key Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA and state standards, assessing patient mobility, strength, and function to develop individualized treatment plans with short and long-term goals. Administer hands-on treatments, teach proper mobility techniques, and collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure superior, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Gait TrainingPatient EducationElectronic Medical Record (EMR) DocumentationOrthopedic CareGeriatric CarePediatric CareSports Injury Treatment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (556 salary observations; 2,050 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Peachtree City / Fayetteville, GA (Sign-On Bonus) at Surgery Partners a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Surgery Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
$15,000 sign on bonus
Monthly bonuses
Generous Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
$1,000 Continuing education annual allowance
Paid days off for continuing education
MedBridge subscription