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Emory Healthcare
Decatur, Georgia

Physical Therapist / Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.31-$46.73/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

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  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits

Wellness Incentives

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Description

Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education to patients/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.

Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.

Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.

  • Assesses the patient and identifies problems.
  • Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
  • Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
  • Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.

Plans treatment schedules which ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.

Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care.

  • Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.
  • Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
  • Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from a Physical Therapy school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and education to patients within an interdisciplinary environment. Manages patient care plans, maintains clinical equipment, and ensures accurate documentation of services rendered.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy school and current licensure in the state of Georgia. Must hold a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationEquipment maintenance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (262 salary observations; 1,070 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (7,156 salary observations; 29,836 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)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 32 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
82%
CME allowance
82%
Loan repayment
45% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,739/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs