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

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

Start Date: July 13, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 17:00), with flexible option for 10-hour shifts. No on-call, no weekends, no floating between units required. 1:1 patient ratio.

Highlights:

• Reduced orientation period of only 8 hours (0 hours non-billable orientation versus standard 40 hours)
• 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Work with diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Epic charting system experience required
• Free employee parking available in designated surface lots
• 13-week assignment (91 days) with potential for extension after 3-month break

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• Active Texas state license or compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic charting system proficiency required
• Experience with orthopedics, neurology, gait training, post-operative care, and rehabilitation
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Ability to work 3 of 5 major holidays during assignment period
• Clean background check required

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy position offers a streamlined onboarding process with minimal orientation time, allowing you to begin patient care quickly. You'll work in a modern acute care setting with interdisciplinary support, treating a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic and neurological conditions. The predictable day shift schedule with no weekends or call provides excellent work-life balance while advancing your clinical skills in a Level II Trauma Center environment.