Travel Physical Therapist – Acute Care Hospital
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Job Location:
Amarillo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care Hospital
Amarillo Texas
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (March 23 2026 June 22 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1974.52
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 Amarillo TX.
The Physical Therapist will provide inpatient rehabilitation services across multiple hospital units focusing on restoring mobility improving functional independence and supporting recovery for medically complex patients.
This role offers exposure to a wide variety of cases including orthopedic neurological cardiac and post-surgical patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Facility Information
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Beds: 450
Average Census: 360 patients
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
Units Covered: 7 inpatient floors
Team Structure: 810 PTs and 68 PTAs daily
Clinical Coverage Areas
Therapists will provide care for patients in:
ICU (medical cardiac surgical)
Orthopedic and post-surgical units
Neurology and stroke rehabilitation
Oncology units
General medical-surgical floors
Key Responsibilities
Perform patient evaluations and functional mobility assessments
Develop individualized treatment plans
Deliver therapeutic exercises gait training and mobility interventions
Manage a daily caseload of approximately 1012 patients
Maintain productivity standards (80%)
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including OT ST and case management
Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge planning
Required Qualifications
Active Texas Physical Therapist License (pending accepted at submission)
BLS Certification
Minimum 1 year of acute care experience
Strong clinical and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience (preferred per facility guidelines)
Experience in trauma or high-acuity hospital settings
Familiarity with Epic EMR
Scheduling & Assignment Details
40 hours guaranteed per week
Monday Friday schedule
Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Orientation: 24 hours
Modules completed onsite (non-billable)
Important Notes
Locals not accepted (must live >50 miles from facility)
Maximum of 3 RTO days allowed (no holidays)
No travel pairs or groups allowed
Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across PT OT ST and case management
High-volume fast-paced acute care environment
Compliance Requirements
Candidates must complete all onboarding and compliance requirements including:
Active state licensure verification
BLS certification
Skills checklist and competency validation
Completion of onsite orientation and required modules
Why Consider This Assignment
Competitive weekly compensation
Work in a large Level III trauma center
Exposure to diverse and complex patient populations
Strong interdisciplinary team support
Opportunity to enhance acute care and high-acuity clinical skills
