Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Tyler, TX at a hospital 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

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Physical Therapy license (LPT) in the state of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA only).
• Experience treating primarily orthopedic patients and some neurological patients preferred.
• Experience working in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Patient treatment cadence experience consistent with a 1:1 patient ratio and approximately 45-minute treatment sessions preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Details: Days 08:00–17:00
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Caseload focus: Mainly orthopedic patients with some neuro patients; 1:1 patient ratio (approximately one patient every 45 minutes)

Location Highlights

Tyler, TX offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Tyler State Park is about 10 miles from downtown and provides camping, boating, and 26 miles of hiking and biking trails, and the city is known for the annual Texas Rose Festival and the nearby Azalea & Spring Flower Trail with seasonal blooms. The Caldwell Zoo and the Tyler Museum of Art are within a 10–15 minute drive from central Tyler, offering family-friendly activities and local cultural exhibits, and the city provides a suburban lifestyle with a regional airport (Tyler Pounds Regional Airport) approximately 10 minutes from downtown for convenient travel connections.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting on day one. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

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.