Travel Inpatient Physical Therapist - $2,110 per week

Cross Country Allied; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lufkin, Texas. The role focuses on inpatient rehab in acute care settings, covering mid-level critical care floors, surgical units, and inpatient rehab within the facility.

You will join a team of six physical therapists, with 4-10 hour shifts, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM options, weekend coverage possible. Requires BLS, at least 2 years of inpatient PT experience, and Texas licensure.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient physical therapy experience.
• Licensed to submit credentials for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy services in acute care settings across floors and units.
• Collaborate within a team of six PTs; support Lufkin and Livingston locations; possible weekend coverage.
• Treat up to four inpatient rehab patients per day and document within an 8-hour shift.

Skills

BLS

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) Location not specified. This position involves providing inpatient physical therapy services in acute care settings, with coverage across mid-level critical care floors, medical-surgical floors, orthopedic units, and inpatient rehabilitation within a healthcare facility. The role requires a proactive, efficient therapist capable of managing a patient load and completing documentation within standard timeframes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The role entails working primarily in acute care, covering various inpatient floors and occasionally evaluating or treating in inpatient rehab units. The technician will collaborate within a team of six physical therapists, supporting both Lufkin and Livingston locations during designated periods, with potential weekend coverage planned in advance. The core focus is on inpatient rehab, with about 90% of work occurring on the unit and the remaining 10% in orthopedic or medical-surgical floors.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience; licensed to submit credentials; experience in inpatient physical therapy.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, with shift hours negotiable between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, utilizing 4-10-hour shifts or 5-8-hour shifts, potentially including planned weekend coverage.
• Additional Information: The therapist should be efficient, able to treat four inpatient rehab patients per day, and complete documentation within an 8-hour shift. The typical patient census target is 22 units per span of 8 hours. The assignment spans from 11/09/2026 through 01/18/2027.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit credentials required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1306069. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus