Travel Physical Therapist - $2,067 per week

Thrive Staffing; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing seeks a travel Physical Therapist for an assignment in Lufkin, Texas. The role involves inpatient rehab coverage on mid-level critical care, med-surgical, and orthopedic floors, with negotiable hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and possible 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts.

Expect around 40 hours weekly, with weekend coverage potentially planned in advance. Start 11/09/2026 for 10 weeks, extending to Livingston afterward.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage patient caseload effectively.
• Willingness to work in inpatient rehab and orthopedic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Maintain efficiency while treating patients and completing documentation within an 8-hour workday.
• Collaborate with a team of six Physical Therapists on weekdays and one to three on weekends.
• Attend to a maximum of four patients in the inpatient rehabilitation facility and ensure 22 treatment units are completed daily.
• Occasionally cover the orthopedic unit and med-surgical floors as needed.

Skills

2+ years PT experience

BLS Certification

Independent work

Inpatient rehab & orthopedic settings

Job description

Thrive Staffing 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: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will primarily work in acute care, covering mid-level critical care floors, med-surgical floors, and the orthopedic floor. The schedule is negotiable, with hours available between 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including options for 4-10 hour shifts and 5-8 hour shifts. Weekend coverage may also be planned in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Maintain efficiency while treating patients and completing documentation within an 8-hour workday.
• Collaborate with a team of six Physical Therapists on weekdays and one to three on weekends.
• Attend to a maximum of four patients in the inpatient rehabilitation facility and ensure 22 treatment units are completed daily.
• Occasionally cover the orthopedic unit and med-surgical floors as needed.

Schedule Details

• Work period: 11/16/26 through 12/13/26 in Lufkin; potential weekend shifts involved.
• Subsequent work period: 12/14/26 through 1/9/27 in Livingston; primarily Monday through Friday without weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage patient caseload effectively.
• Willingness to work in inpatient rehab and orthopedic settings.

Team Environment

You will be part of a cohesive team that includes Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists, collaborating to provide high-quality patient care.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19166047. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.