PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Newton, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Travel PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days)

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced PT - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Newton, TX.

Contract Details

• Days, 8 hr days
  
• Start Date: 9/21/2026
  
• Contract: 13 Weeks
  
• Location: Newton, TX
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 32.70
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $1246.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $ 2227.00
  

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
  
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
  
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
  
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
  
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
  
• Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
  
• Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
  
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
  
• Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
  
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
  
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
  
• Functions within scope of practice as defined by the state’s practice act.
  
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 2 years PT experience in LTC setting
  
• TX State License or Compact required
  
• Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
  
• Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
  
• Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:

• Weekly pay
  
• Dedicated recruiter support
  
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  
• Transparent pay packages
  
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  

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