Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Temple, TX working in an outpatient facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing 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 recognized by the APTA.
Active Texas Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Clinical experience treating outpatient orthopedic, musculoskeletal, or post-acute rehabilitation populations preferred.
Experience with functional outcome measures, documentation of goals, and writing letters of medical necessity preferred.
Competence in patient handling, safe mobility training, and use of common outpatient equipment (theraband, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise equipment) preferred.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, complete timely documentation, and manage individual and group treatment sessions.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient.
Shift: Day (5x8).
Assignment Duration: 13 Week.
Number of Open Positions: 1.

Location Highlights

Temple, TX offers access to regional parks and cultural attractions within easy drives.

Temple is approximately 25 miles north of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and lies near Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, providing boating and fishing opportunities within a 20–30 minute drive. The city has a historic downtown Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum district and is about a 35–45 minute commute to downtown Austin for urban dining, live music, and cultural venues. Outdoor recreation includes nearby parks and trails such as Lions Junction Park and Temple Lake Park, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle with opportunities for short weekend trips to state parks and regional lakes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We appreciate your time and responsiveness. Benefits include a comprehensive package starting your first day, 24/7 recruiter support, travel and license reimbursement, paid housing options, and additional traveler resources.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts, direct hire, and temp-to-hire arrangements. ProVenture and recruiting resources are available to support career planning.

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.