Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Mesquite, TX at an outpatient facility 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 is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required. Client prefers experience with 60-minute evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions.
• Experience with documentation in electronic medical record systems, including goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop and modify individualized treatment plans, and delegate or direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and clinic safety procedures.
• Maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete state-mandated continuing education as required.
• Preferred: experience supervising students and participating in clinical education.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Patient Visit Structure: 60-minute evaluations plus treatment.

Location Highlights

Mesquite, TX offers easy access to regional recreation and urban amenities. Mesquite is approximately 15 miles east of downtown Dallas and about a 30-minute drive to Dallas Love Field Airport, providing convenient transit options and urban entertainment. The area is within one hour of White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum, offering waterfront trails and botanical gardens for outdoor activities. The region supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with shopping centers such as Town East Mall and cultural venues in nearby Dallas, including the Dallas Arts District and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Commuters benefit from major highways I-635 and US-80 for access to employment centers and weekend getaways to state parks such as Cedar Hill State Park, about 25 miles southwest, for hiking, boating, and camping.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your responsiveness and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one, including medical options, 401k matching, housing support, travel and license reimbursement, and recruiter support 24/7.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist to gain flexibility, professional growth, and diverse clinical experience. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide assignment details and next steps.

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.