Physical Therapist – Acute Care Hospital PTSC

Position Title: Physical Therapist Acute Care Hospital
Location: Lubbock TX 79410
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (high possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 5x8 Hours (08:00 AM 05:00 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
Start Date: 06/01/2026

Job Summary:
Provide acute care physical therapy services including evaluation treatment mobility training and rehabilitation for patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and patient assessments
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Provide gait training and mobility assistance
• Deliver therapeutic exercises for recovery and strength
• Treat post-op orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Educate patients and families on recovery and home exercise programs
• Document all care and treatment plans in EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year acute care Physical Therapy experience required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
• Active Texas PT license or compact license required
• BLS certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Strong skills in gait training mobility and patient assessment
• Experience with stroke spinal cord injury Parkinsons and orthopedic rehab preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information:

• No weekends call or block scheduling required
• Facility: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (379 beds Level II Trauma Center)
• Patient population: Adolescents Adults Geriatrics
• Free parking available
• COVID vaccine not required

Contact Information:

About Company:
About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.