Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$110k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About the Role
MEDEX STAFFING NETWORK LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team in Columbus, GA. 13-week contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working with a supportive staffing network dedicated to connecting top clinical talent with rewarding opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and rehabilitative techniques
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Ensure a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for all patients
Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active Georgia state Physical Therapy license or ability to obtain licensure
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Previous clinical experience in an outpatient, inpatient, or rehabilitation setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based PT practices and treatment modalities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered care skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team
About Us
MEDEX STAFFING NETWORK LLC is a trusted healthcare staffing partner committed to placing highly qualified clinical professionals in roles where they can thrive. We pride ourselves on matching the right talent with the right opportunities, offering flexibility, competitive compensation, and dedicated support throughout your career journey. Our clinicians love working with us because we prioritize their professional growth and well-being every step of the way.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (486 salary observations; 2,101 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $85k–$111k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Georgia vs national | $89k median in Georgia | $94k nationally (−5%)486 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Georgia | 890 active | 21,789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 52% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Physical Therapist listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 30% offer loan repayment925 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Medex Staffing Network
Benefits & Perks
Living in Columbus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $163k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,331/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.