Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Houston, TX where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a major metropolitan setting. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Texas Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute hospital setting preferred. (Client-specific requirement.)
• Experience working with standard hospital equipment and inpatient EMR workflows (Meditech preferred).
• APTA graduate status preferred.
• Ability to work rotating weekends as required by unit schedule.
• Professional dress per unit guidelines: navy blue clinical scrubs.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 08:00–17:00.
• Typical patient ratio: approximately 1:12.
• Unit size: 444 beds; typical day staffing includes a charge therapist, three PTs, and two PTAs.
• Required certifications: Texas PT licensure, BLS.
• Responsibilities include assessing, treating, and planning therapeutic interventions as required by PT discipline.
• Dress code: navy blue scrubs.
• Weekend requirement: rotating weekends.

Location Highlights

Houston offers urban amenities with nearby recreational options and cultural attractions. The city is home to the Museum District and the Houston Theater District, both within a 10–20 minute drive from central hospital areas, providing museums, performing arts, and dining. Houston sits about 50 miles from Galveston and the Gulf Coast for coastal recreation and waterfront activities. Outdoor options include Buffalo Bayou Park and Memorial Park, both within a 15–30 minute commute, offering trails, kayaking, and running paths for an active lifestyle. The city provides multiple transit options including METRO bus and light rail lines connecting major medical centers and downtown within 10–30 minutes by transit. The local environment suits clinicians seeking an urban lifestyle with accessible cultural, outdoor, and coastal escapes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage options, 24/7 recruiter support, travel and license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and housing assistance when available. Contact a recruiter for full details.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain assignment flexibility while supporting patient care in varied clinical settings. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by our recruiting team.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.