Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

MEP Health; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting. The role requires collaboration with medical staff to create team-focused plans and ensure compliant documentation while on travel assignments.

Candidates should hold a DPT and current state licensure, with BLS. 6 months of experience preferred; fresh graduates welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Current BLS certification and state licensure
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean for extended periods
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and documentation guidelines

Responsibilities

• Supervise PTAs and support staff.
• Perform billing and ensure compliance with facility and state regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to develop team-focused care plans.
• Assess patient needs, modify plans accordingly, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Utilize medical documentation systems and ensure accurate, timely record-keeping.
• Understand and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Manage adaptive equipment and interface with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Supervise PTAs

Billing & compliance

Team-focused care planning

Assessment & evaluation

EMR / documentation systems

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

DPT / Physical Therapist license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing care plans for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.

Key Duties

• Supervise PTAs and support staff


• Perform billing and ensure compliance with facility and state regulations


• Collaborate with medical personnel to develop team-focused care plans


• Assess patient needs, modify plans accordingly, and evaluate treatment effectiveness


• Utilize medical documentation systems and ensure accurate, timely record-keeping


• Understand and apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology


• Manage adaptive equipment and interface with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6 months of experience; new graduates encouraged to apply


• Current BLS certification and state-specific licensure


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean for extended periods


• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and documentation guidelines