Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Brownsville, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,954/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 (Travel) - Texas, Brownsville
Job Details
- Specialty: Physical Therapy (PT)
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Brownsville, Texas
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Hours per Week: 36 hours
- Shift: Day shift (8am - 5pm)
- Caseload: Average 8-12 patients per day
- Unit: Therapy, located on 1st floor, Main Building, Entrance B
- Floating Areas: Outpatient
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS Certification
- Acute care experience
- De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in NICU
- Outpatient experience
Work Environment & Culture
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Best personality fit: Team player who shows initiative
Additional Information
- No weekends or on-call requirements specified
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Brownsville, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
- Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
- Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.
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