Inpatient Physical Therapist
Lufkin, TX
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) Location not specified. This position involves providing inpatient physical therapy services in acute care settings, with coverage across mid-level critical care floors, medical-surgical floors, orthopedic units, and inpatient rehabilitation within a healthcare facility. The role requires a proactive, efficient therapist capable of managing a patient load and completing documentation within standard timeframes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The role entails working primarily in acute care, covering various inpatient floors and occasionally evaluating or treating in inpatient rehab units. The technician will collaborate within a team of six physical therapists, supporting both Lufkin and Livingston locations during designated periods, with potential weekend coverage planned in advance. The core focus is on inpatient rehab, with about 90% of work occurring on the unit and the remaining 10% in orthopedic or medical-surgical floors.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience; licensed to submit credentials; experience in inpatient physical therapy.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, with shift hours negotiable between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, utilizing 4-10-hour shifts or 5-8-hour shifts, potentially including planned weekend coverage.
• Additional Information: The therapist should be efficient, able to treat four inpatient rehab patients per day, and complete documentation within an 8-hour shift. The typical patient census target is 22 units per span of 8 hours. The assignment spans from 11/09/2026 through 01/18/2027.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit credentials required.

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