Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay/bonuses

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 6 months of experience for a 12-week inpatient/outpatient contract at a critical access hospital in Texas, treating a diverse caseload including SNF, acute, and outpatient patients.

The role requires active Texas PT license and BLS, IP/OP experience, and includes a Monday–Friday schedule with standard daytime hours. Housing allowances and travel reimbursements are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of physical therapy experience required.
• IP/OP experience required; wound care experience preferred but not required.
• Active Texas PT license required; BLS certification required.
• Two professional references from recent employment required.
• Copy of driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in inpatient and outpatient settings within a 25-bed critical access hospital.
• Float between IP and OP as needed; follow MEDITECH charting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals; discharge planning.
• Potentially precept other staff; collaborate with on-site rehab team.

Skills

PT experience

IP/OP experience

BLS certified

Driver's license

References available

Education

Texas PT license

BLS certification

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 6 months of experience for a 12-week inpatient/outpatient contract at a critical access hospital in Texas, treating a diverse caseload including SNF, acute, and outpatient patients.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of physical therapy experience required; new graduates with at least 6 months of experience will be considered
• IP/OP experience required; wound care experience preferred but not required
• Active Texas PT license required (pending licenses not accepted); license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification required (pending certifications not accepted)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital setting with 25 beds, serving inpatient (acute, observation, skilled nursing) and outpatient populations under one hospital license
• Unit covers IP and OP; therapists float between inpatient and outpatient as needed
• Common diagnoses include general SNF, wounds, ortho (fractures, sports injuries), neuro, debility, amputations, neck pain, and wound care/VAC patients; no acutely ill patients at this campus
• Target productivity of 24 units per 8-hour day, with approximately 7 treatment hours daily across IP/OP combined
• Charting system: MEDITECH
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; no weekends and no on-call
• Holiday coverage is rotational and may be required; details discussed during interview
• Responsibilities include evaluation, development of individualized treatment plans and goals, discharge planning, treatment implementation, and reassessment of outcomes
• PT may be asked to precept other staff as needed
• The unit is supported by 2 full-time staff PTs who will assist with cases outside the traveler's experience; specialized cases are referred to a sister facility
• One part-time rehab aide is available on-site
• Orientation includes Pathways Learning modules assigned during onboarding, along with on-site education and shadowing for site and documentation orientation (12 orientation hours total)
• Maroon scrubs required; not provided by the facility
• Consistent attendance is strongly expected; call-outs could result in termination
• Open to first-time travelers with at least 6 months of experience

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-733679

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