Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel opportunity as a Physical Therapist in Dallas, TX at a hospital setting 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 state Physical Therapy license required to begin assignment.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital settings is required.
• Competency in comprehensive evaluation, development of treatment plans, and functional goal writing.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform timely equipment trialing and patient/family education.
• Experience with documentation including daily notes, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry in accordance with hospital and payer guidelines.
• Demonstrated safe patient handling practices and awareness of workplace safety protocols.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required prior to start.
• Must maintain professional licensure and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Preferred: experience supervising or precepting students and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (inpatient rehabilitation focus)
• Shift: Day, 5x8 schedule
• Duration: 13 week assignment
• Caseload: Inpatient rehabilitation patients with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Clinical duties include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, equipment trialing, patient and family education, and documentation.
• May be asked to provide coverage and adapt caseload as departmental needs require.

Location Highlights.

Dallas offers a mix of urban culture and nearby outdoor recreation. The downtown Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the AT&T Performing Arts Center within a short commute of many hospital areas, and White Rock Lake is approximately 8 miles east offering 9.3 miles of trails and boating options for an active lifestyle. The Bishop Arts District is a 10–15 minute drive from central Dallas with independent shops, restaurants, and galleries, and the historic Dealey Plaza and Sixth Floor Museum are centrally located for cultural exploration. For weekend excursions, the Fort Worth Stockyards are about 30 miles west and provide western heritage attractions and rodeos, while Cedar Hill State Park is 20 miles southwest with 1,826 acres of hiking and mountain biking. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is approximately 20–25 miles from downtown, providing regional and international transit options suitable for travel-oriented clinicians. The local scene suits professionals seeking an urban lifestyle with accessible outdoor and cultural amenities.

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.