Travel Physical Therapist – Acute Care
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Job Location:
Lufkin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care
Lufkin Texas
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (March 23 2026 June 15 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2179.82
Schedule: Day Shift 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM 5:00 PM) 40 Hours Guaranteed
Position Overview
Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an acute care hospital in Lufkin TX.
The Physical Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. This role focuses on restoring mobility improving functional independence and supporting patient recovery through evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.
The therapist will work in a structured acute care environment with consistent patient assignments and minimal operational variability.
Facility Information
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Work Setting: Inpatient Acute Care
Charting System: MEDHOST
Dress Code: Wine-colored scrubs
Clinical Coverage Areas
Therapists will provide care for patients with:
Post-surgical recovery needs
Medical and mobility impairments
Orthopedic conditions
Neurological conditions
Wound care (preferred experience)
Key Responsibilities
Perform patient evaluations and functional mobility assessments
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Deliver therapeutic exercises and mobility interventions
Manage a patient ratio of approximately 10:1
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation (MEDHOST)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Educate patients and families on recovery and mobility strategies
Required Qualifications
Active Texas Physical Therapist License
BLS Certification
Minimum 6 months 1 year of acute care experience
Strong clinical and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Wound care experience
Experience in inpatient hospital settings
Familiarity with MEDHOST EMR
Scheduling & Assignment Details
40 hours guaranteed per week
Day Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Call Requirement: 1 weekend per month
No floating required
No block scheduling or extended hours
Important Notes
No floating between units
Travelers must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Submissions must include complete candidate information (home address and required documentation)
Call-outs are discouraged and may impact assignment
Position is for coverage during staff leave
Compliance Requirements
Candidates must complete all onboarding and compliance requirements including:
Active state licensure verification
BLS certification
Skills checklist and competency validation
Completion of onboarding and facility requirements
Why Consider This Assignment
Competitive weekly compensation
Stable acute care environment
No floating requirement
Consistent patient assignments
Opportunity to strengthen acute care clinical experience
