Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care - $2,506 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: July 13, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 17:00), with flexible option for 10-hour shifts. No on-call, no weekends, no floating between units required. 1:1 patient ratio.

Highlights:

• Reduced orientation period of only 8 hours (0 hours non-billable orientation versus standard 40 hours)
• 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Work with diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Epic charting system experience required
• Free employee parking available in designated surface lots
• 13-week assignment (91 days) with potential for extension after 3-month break

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• Active Texas state license or compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic charting system proficiency required
• Experience with orthopedics, neurology, gait training, post-operative care, and rehabilitation
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Ability to work 3 of 5 major holidays during assignment period
• Clean background check required

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy position offers a streamlined onboarding process with minimal orientation time, allowing you to begin patient care quickly. You'll work in a modern acute care setting with interdisciplinary support, treating a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic and neurological conditions. The predictable day shift schedule with no weekends or call provides excellent work-life balance while advancing your clinical skills in a Level II Trauma Center environment.

American Consultants Job ID #18486297. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapy:Physical Therapist (PT),07:00:00-15:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus