Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Lufkin, TX (Home Health) 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.
• Current Physical Therapy license in Texas required prior to the start of the assignment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable access to a vehicle for patient home visits.
• Experience in Home Health and experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) required.
• Ability to evaluate functional status, develop plans of care, document per CMS requirements, and complete progress notes and discharge summaries within agency timelines.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation and be available for observed holidays as needed.
• May be required to supervise Home Health Aides and PTAs per state regulation and agency policy.
• Preferred: Previous travel Physical Therapy experience. (Preferred items are optional and not required.)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Position status: Full Time, Travel Physical Therapist.
• Schedule requires flexibility to meet patient needs, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential holiday availability.
• Visits occur across the agency service area and may include coverage of nearby agency locations as needed (floating to other sites).

Location Highlights

Lufkin offers access to regional outdoor recreation and local cultural attractions. The city is near Angelina National Forest, approximately 10–20 miles from multiple trailheads and river access for hiking and paddling, and it is within an hour drive of Sam Rayburn Reservoir for boating and fishing. Local points of interest include the Ellen Trout Zoo and the Museum of East Texas, both located within the Lufkin city limits, offering family-friendly and cultural activities within short commutes. The area provides a suburban lifestyle with easy access to nearby larger cities via US Highway 59, supporting routine shopping, dining, and weekend outdoor adventure.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive options beginning day one. Contact a recruiter for full benefit details.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Choose from travel, temp-to-hire, or direct hire opportunities. A recruiter will contact you with next steps.

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.