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Valdosta, Georgia

Physical Therapist Traveler SNF Valdosta

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $140,000

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Traveler (PT)

Therapy Services

Join PruittHealth as a licensed Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact in patient care. We’re committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services while creating a supportive environment where our professionals can thrive.

This role offers competitive compensation up to $140,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and location, along with a generous Stay & Earn sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for full time, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and excellence.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals. At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

  • Advanced pay option
  • Annual merit increases
  • Relocation opportunities
  • Paid onboarding & orientation
  • Preceptorship Program & hands-on training
  • 24 / 7 direct hotline support
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources
  • Comprehensive health plans

Responsibilities

  • Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized physical therapy care plan
  • Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner
  • Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
  • Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment
  • Complete all required orientations, in-services, and trainings successfully and in a timely manner
  • Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Licensure, Certification and Educational Requirements

  • Valid professional license in the state of practice
  • Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credential’s evaluation organization approved by the APTA

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid professional license in the state of practice and be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program. Foreign-trained applicants must have their credentials deemed equivalent by an APTA-approved organization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningClinical assessmentRehabilitationScope of practice compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (352 salary observations; 1,834 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,404 salary observations; 50,878 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 25 employers

5
<$95k
13
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
5
$115k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
CME allowance
69%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Bellevue, Washington

pay $145,600 to $176,800
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Columbus, GA

$110k-$130k
#4

PT Physical Therapist Home Health $5K Sign on Bonus

+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Valdosta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,349/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Valdosta, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pruitt Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Advanced pay option
Annual merit increases
Relocation opportunities
Paid onboarding & orientation
Preceptorship Program & hands-on training
24/7 direct hotline support
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources