Travel Physical Therapy Assistant
Lawton, OK
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,495/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in Home Health care working on a rotating shift schedule in a facility located in Lawton, Oklahoma. The position involves providing outpatient rehabilitation services, with the potential to float to a medical-surgical unit on occasion. Candidates will join a team of therapy professionals and should be prepared to work occasional weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Job Details:
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
- Shift: Rotating schedule with occasional weekends and holidays; scheduled every day, with flexibility to take a day off during the week if working a Saturday
- Schedule: 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certification as a Physical Therapist, current licensure or eligibility in Oklahoma, 0 years of experience required
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation or home health settings preferred
- Additional Information: PT will join a multidisciplinary therapy team on an inpatient rehabilitation unit with the possibility to float to a medical-surgical unit on occasion. Therapy staff wear red scrubs, with an option for khaki pants and a red polo. The position involves working during scheduled days with a rotating shift pattern.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
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You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
- Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
- Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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