Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Corpus Christi, TX, working in a hospital setting to help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. You will perform evaluations and treatments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document care in the facility EMR. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Texas Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Hospital experience required. Candidates without hospital experience will not be considered.
• Experience documenting in Meditech preferred.
• Experience with basic lift equipment and standard therapy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and manage typical inpatient caseloads (patient ratio approximately 5 patients).

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• CARE scoring experience preferred.
• Experience performing MBS for speech therapy patients is a plus.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–17:00.
• At least 2 weekend days per month required.
• Floating expectation: may float within acute care hospital areas.
• EMR: Meditech.
• Unit size: approximately 15 beds with a staff of about 20.
• Typical patient ratio: approximately 5 patients per clinician.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Housing options available.
• Referral bonus opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality inpatient physical therapy services in a hospital environment. You will perform evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and contribute to patient mobility, safety, and discharge planning. Your role supports interdisciplinary care and contributes to improved patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Corpus Christi sits on the Gulf Coast and offers coastal recreation and cultural attractions. The city provides access to Padre Island National Seashore within a short drive and the USS Lexington Museum located on the downtown waterfront. Local outdoor options include boating and fishing in Corpus Christi Bay and birdwatching at South Padre Island and nearby wetlands. The city has an active arts district, a variety of seafood restaurants, and regional airport connections for convenient travel.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 for all of our associates.