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 27, 2026

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 17:00), 13-week assignment. Weekend rotation with full-time therapy staff. No on-call required. No floating between units.

Highlights:

• Short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds and Level II Trauma Center designation
• Reduced non-billable orientation: only 8 hours versus the standard 40 hours
• One-on-one patient ratios for focused, quality care
• Epic charting system experience utilized
• Free employee parking available on-site
• Flexibility with 8-hour or 10-hour shift options

Requirements:

• Current Texas Physical Therapy license or compact license (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with orthopedic and neurological conditions including post-operative care, stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility

Why Join Us?

This travel physical therapy assignment offers an excellent opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma Center with comprehensive acute care services. With reduced orientation time, you'll quickly integrate into a supportive interdisciplinary team while serving diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Competitive compensation and a structured schedule with predictable weekend rotation make this an ideal assignment for experienced acute care physical therapists.