Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
San Antonio, TX
LifePoint
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No regular weekend requirements; occasional assistance on Saturdays may be needed
- Facility is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital focused on recovery from severe injury or illness
- Patient population: Adult and Geriatric
- Patient ratio: 1 PT to 6 patients
- Common diagnoses treated: Stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic injury, debility, hip fractures
- Rehabilitation programs provide customized, intense treatment tailored to individual recovery needs
Work Environment & Equipment
- Department: Therapy
- Equipment includes Lite gait trainers, walkers, Sci Fit machines, treatment tables
- Electronic Health Record system: Rehab Connect
- Shift type: Day shift
- Weekly hours: Approximately 35-40 hours
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
- Physical Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current BLS certification
Additional Information
- No call or float requirements
- Core values emphasized: kindness, championing patient care, teamwork
- Dress code: Navy scrubs
- Reporting time on first day: 8:00 AM
This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with inpatient rehabilitation experience seeking a travel assignment focused on adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex conditions.
Employer
LifePoint
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Cons
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About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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