Acute Care Physical Therapist
Tyler, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,996/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
- Years of Experience Required: 2 years preferred
- Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
- Charting System: Epic
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Texas State Physical Therapist License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
- Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapist experience
- Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
Additional Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID
- Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Color blindness test required
- Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
- Work history verification for the past 7 years
- Completion of employment application/resume submission
Notes
- Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
- Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel contract
- Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
- Various certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, and others may be required as applicable
This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting with a reputable health system in Texas. The role requires a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and the ability to work a standard 5-day, 8-hour shift schedule.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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