Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Palestine, TX providing home health services while experiencing life in East Texas. 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 required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Home health experience required. Candidate must have experience with home health evaluations, start-of-care visits, 30-day reassessments, treatment visits, and discipline discharges.
• Experience with HCHB (HomeCare HomeBase) electronic medical record is required or strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel within coverage areas including Crockett, Grapeland, Elkhart, and Palestine during the assignment.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor‘s Degree as noted by the client.
• Professional Physical Therapy license required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1600 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) with schedule indicating 5x8.
• Weekly Hours Guarantee: 36 hours per week.
• On-call/Weekend Requirement: none.
• Coverage Area: Candidate should expect patient visits in Crockett, Grapeland, Elkhart, and Palestine; mileage between visits is reimbursed.

Location Highlights

Palestine, TX offers small-town living with nearby outdoor and cultural attractions. Palestine is approximately 70 miles southeast of Dallas and within a short drive of the Sam Houston National Forest, providing hiking and camping options. The downtown historic district features Victorian architecture and the Texas State Railroad passenger excursions, offering rail tours within the region and seasonal events. Lake Palestine is within 10–15 miles and supports boating and fishing activities, fitting an outdoors-oriented lifestyle with suburban convenience and regional transit access via nearby US‑287 and State Highways.

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.