Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Dallas, TX, providing outpatient care where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising discipline-specific therapy services, documenting care, and supporting student learning and professional development.

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.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred, including evaluation and development of individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to manage caseloads of approximately 8–10 patients per day preferred.
• Pediatric, prenatal, or pelvic health experience and/or certification preferred. (If not held, listed as preferred.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Pelvic health certification preferred.
• Experience with prenatal patient populations preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry preferred.

Assignment Details

• Schedule pattern: 5x8.
• Typical patient load: 8–10 patients per day.
• May be expected to participate in student education and supervision.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment to patient care. Benefit offerings include medical coverage options, 401k plan, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, referral programs, and weekly pay processing.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evidence-based outpatient physical therapy focused on functional outcomes and safe return to community activities. Maintain licensure in good standing and adhere to state practice act and professional codes of conduct. Participate in performance improvement activities and promote patient and employee safety through safe patient handling and infection control practices.

Location Highlights

Dallas offers diverse cultural and recreational options within easy reach. Visit the Dallas Arts District and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, both located within downtown and accessible by DART light rail. Explore outdoor recreation at White Rock Lake, approximately 15 minutes from downtown, and the Katy Trail, a popular urban greenway with walking and cycling routes. The city provides numerous dining districts such as Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts District, with a variety of live music venues and restaurants within a short commute.

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.