Physical Therapist, Neuro Rehabilitation
Austin, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Travel Job - Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7-10 hours, weekdays/weekends with weekend rotation (1-2 weekend days per 4 weeks, pending utilization)
Target Start Date: ASAP

Unit Overview

• Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR), Outpatient (OP), and Acute Care
• Beds: 64 IPR beds; 400 acute care beds; full outpatient services
• Staff: Approximately 160 staff members
• Patient Care: About 75% direct patient care per 8-hour shift
• Specialty Focus: Neurology experience required (Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke Rehab)
• Typical Procedures: Coordinate with interdisciplinary team, follow schedules, meet productivity standards, manage time effectively
• Equipment & EMR: Not specified
• Dress Code: Scrubs in Caribbean Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
• Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in Acute Care, Outpatient, and Rehabilitation settings
• Neuro background with experience in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Brain Injury (BI)
• Stroke rehabilitation experience
• Experience working across multiple settings (Acute, IPR, and OP)
• Ability to transition between multiple programs on any given day
• Understanding of Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR) post-acute guidelines

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Ability to transition between multiple programs/settings during the day
• Understanding of IPR post-acute guidelines and CARE tool assessment
• Organized, friendly, team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

• The unit is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, and Amputee care
• Applying for Center of Excellence status for Brain Injury and Cancer programs
• Multiple PT vacancies available across IPR, OP, and Acute units
• Competitive environment with opportunities to work with experienced staff and advanced rehab programs

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on neurological rehabilitation across various care settings. Ideal candidates will have strong neuro rehab experience and the flexibility to work across inpatient and outpatient programs.