Travel Contract

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist
Abilene, TX
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

$2,098/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,098/week

Description

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel Physical Therapist assignment in Abilene, TX at a Skilled Nursing 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 required to start the assignment.
  • BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
  • Experience providing therapy in Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care settings preferred.
  • Ability to manage caseloads of approximately 8-12 residents per day and meet a 90% productivity requirement.
  • Willingness to provide both SNF skilled services and Part B outpatient-style therapy for residents.
  • Dress code: navy blue scrubs required.
  • New graduates considered if eager to learn and preferably completed SNF experience during Level II Fieldwork (preferred).


Assignment Details

  • Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Shift Name: Days.
  • Shift Details: 5 x 8s.
  • Typical caseload: approximately 8-12 residents per day.
  • Weekend work not required; schedule flexibility may allow working one weekend day with a weekday day off (per director discretion).


Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting your first day.


  • Weekly, on-time pay.
  • Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
  • 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
  • Competitive referral bonuses.
  • 100% paid housing available.
  • Travel and license reimbursement.


Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT assignment and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career resources for therapy professionals.


EEO Statement

The hiring organization is 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.


Location Highlights


Abilene offers cultural and outdoor options within convenient drives and a quiet, small-city lifestyle. The Abilene Zoo and the Grace Museum are located within the city and downtown Historic 2nd Street District offers restaurants and shops within a short drive of most residential areas. Abilene is about 90 miles northwest of Fort Worth and roughly 170 miles from the Oklahoma border, providing regional transit access via I-20 and local commercial air service at Abilene Regional Airport. Nearby outdoor options include Lake Fort Phantom Hill and Lake Kirby within 15–20 minutes for fishing and boating, and Abilene State Park and the Rolling Plains are within about a 45–60 minute drive for hiking and wildlife viewing, fitting a suburban, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #443650. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Jackson Therapy Partners

3.3rating(23 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Jackson Therapy Partners

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Physical Therapy Assistant (Therapy)
Review of Sarah Hunter on Dec 18, 2025
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About

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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