Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Lufkin, TX
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Lufkin, TX providing home health services 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 the state of Texas required to start the assignment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have a current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable personal vehicle for travel within the agency service area.
• Home Health and Homecare/Homebound (HCHB) experience required for this position.
• Ability to complete patient evaluations, develop plans of care, and document per state and CMS guidelines.
• Ability to participate in a weekend rotation and be available on observed holidays as needed.
• Preferred: Prior experience supervising PTAs and home health aides, if allowed by state regulation.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Position: Travel Physical Therapist.
• Status: Full Time.
• Schedule: Requires schedule flexibility to meet patient needs, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential holiday availability.
• Clinical Duties: Evaluate functional status, develop and implement PT plan of care, perform interventions to improve mobility and function, document progress per agency policy, and provide patient/caregiver education.
• Travel Requirements: Visits patients across the agency service area and may cover nearby agency service areas as needed.

Location Highlights.

Lufkin offers access to outdoor recreation and regional cultural attractions within short drives. Ellen Trout Zoo and the Lufkin Downtown Historic District are local landmarks less than 5 miles from central Lufkin and provide family-friendly and cultural activities. The city is approximately 30 miles from Angelina National Forest, offering hiking, hunting, and freshwater fishing opportunities for an adventurous lifestyle. Lake Sam Rayburn sits about 40 miles east and supplies boating and largemouth bass fishing for weekend recreation. Lufkin provides a small-city, suburban pace with local festivals, regional dining, and a driving commute to larger metro areas such as Tyler and Nacogdoches within about 60 to 70 minutes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, recruiter support available by phone or text, referral bonuses, 100% paid housing options where applicable, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to provide home health services, maintain clinical skills, and gain exposure to diverse patient populations. Opportunities for direct hire or temp-to-hire may be available. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.