Acute Care Physical Therapist
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 (08:00 - 17:00). Flexible scheduling options available including 10-hour shifts. No floating between units, no on-call requirements, and no mandatory weekend coverage.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment at a 379-bed Level II Trauma Center providing short-term acute care
• Reduced orientation period of only 8 hours versus standard 40 hours
• Work with diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• One-on-one patient ratios allowing for focused, quality care
• Epic charting system with interdisciplinary physical therapy support
• Free employee parking on-site in designated surface lots

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Valid Texas state license or compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Current BLS certification required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Experience in acute care settings treating orthopedic and neurological conditions including post-operative patients, stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Two professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a well-established acute care facility with a streamlined onboarding process and flexible scheduling options. Enjoy competitive compensation, a predictable day shift schedule without mandatory weekends or call, and the professional support of an interdisciplinary therapy team. Request time off must be submitted upfront during the application process, with commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays during the assignment period.