Physical Therapist, Acute Care
Lubbock, TX
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist, Acute Care – Lubbock, TX 79410

Start Date: June 22, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour (08:00 - 17:00), 40 hours per week. No call, no weekends, no floating required.

Highlights:

• Short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds and Level II Trauma Center designation
• Reduced orientation hours – only 8 hours non-billable orientation versus standard 40 hours
• 13-week assignment in a growing West Texas healthcare market
• 1:1 patient ratio providing individualized, quality-focused care
• Epic charting system experience required
• Free employee parking available on-site

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• Valid Texas physical therapy license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS certification required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with acute care, orthopedics, neurology, post-operative rehabilitation, and discharge planning
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Must not reside within 50-mile radius of facility
• Clean background check required (no Nursys or background hits accepted)

Why Join Us?

This acute care physical therapy position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center with significantly reduced orientation time, allowing you to begin clinical work quickly. You'll enjoy a predictable day-shift schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements, while treating a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics across orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical specialties. Comprehensive support and competitive travel benefits are provided throughout your 13-week assignment.