Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Mesquite, TX at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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 from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic or musculoskeletal settings preferred.
• Experience performing 60-minute initial evaluations and follow-up treatment sessions preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans and to delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Professional conduct in accordance with state practice act and maintenance of required continuing education.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Patient Visit Model: 60 minute evaluation plus treatment.
• Number of Positions Available: 2.

Location Highlights

Mesquite offers convenient access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The city is approximately 12 miles east of downtown Dallas and a 20 to 30 minute drive to Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Visit Towne Center Park and Mesquite Arts Center for community events and local arts, or access the outdoors at nearby Lake Ray Hubbard and the eastern edge of the Cedar Ridge Preserve within a 30 to 40 minute drive. Commuters benefit from proximity to I-635 and I-30 corridors and DART light rail connections for regional transit. The area accommodates suburban living with shopping districts, restaurants, and family-friendly parks.

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