Travel Physical Therapist - $2,067 per week

Thrive Staffing; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Lufkin, Texas. The role focuses on inpatient rehabilitation with potential involvement in orthopedic units and medical-surgical floors across acute care facilities.

Responsibilities include PT assessments, managing a caseload of up to four patients, and documenting within an 8-hour day. Collaboration with PTs, SLPs, and OTs is emphasized. Travel flexibility and a 10-hour shift structure are noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with the capability to manage a full caseload.
• Willingness to provide treatment in various settings, including inpatient rehab and ortho units.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assessments and treatments primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Manage a caseload that includes up to 4 patients on the rehabilitation unit.
• Ensure completion of necessary documentation within an 8-hour workday.
• Occasionally cover evaluation and treatment sessions in other floors, including orthopedic and medical-surgical units.
• Collaborate with a team of PTs, as well as Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) and Occupational Therapists (OT).

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

BLS Certification

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: 02/01/2027
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality care. The successful candidate will mainly work in acute care settings, engaging with patients across various units including critical care floors, medical-surgical floors, and orthopedic units. Additionally, there may be opportunities to assist in inpatient rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assessments and treatments primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Manage a caseload that includes up to 4 patients on the rehabilitation unit.
• Ensure completion of necessary documentation within an 8-hour workday.
• Occasionally cover evaluation and treatment sessions in other floors, including orthopedic and medical-surgical units.
• Collaborate with a team of PTs, as well as Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) and Occupational Therapists (OT).

Work Schedule

The schedule is negotiable with hours available between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Options include 4 ten-hour days (4-10s) or 5 eight-hour days (5-8s). Weekend coverage may be required occasionally and will be planned in advance.

Location

• Lufkin, TX: 11/16/26 through 12/13/26 (potential weekend work)
• Livingston, TX: 12/14/26 through 1/9/27 (no weekend work)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with the capability to manage a full caseload without supervision.
• Willingness to provide treatment in various settings, including inpatient rehab and ortho units.

Performance Expectations

The clinician is expected to achieve a target of 22 treatment units within an 8-hour day, ensuring effective time management and high-quality patient care.

Team Environment

Join a supportive team of six physical therapists dedicated to collaborative care and professional development. SLPs and OTs are also available for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19166046. 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: Rehab:PT,07:00:00-17:00:00

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.