Physical Therapist
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,986/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- 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
Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position
Location
- Houston, Texas
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- 36 hours per week
- Rotating weekends
Unit Information
- Hospital unit with 444 beds
- Staff includes 1 Charge, 3 PTs, and 2 PTAs on day shift; no night shift staff
- Patient ratio: 1 PT to 12 patients
- Equipment: Standard hospital equipment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditect
Job Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and plan therapeutic interventions as required by the physical therapy discipline
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
Dress Code
- Navy blue scrubs
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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 Houston, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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