Physical Therapist
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,836/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position
Location
- Houston, Texas
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- 36 hours per week
- Rotating weekends
Unit Information
- Hospital unit with 444 beds
- Staff includes 1 Charge, 3 PTs, and 2 PTAs on day shift; no night shift staff
- Patient ratio: 1 PT to 12 patients
- Equipment: Standard hospital equipment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditect
Job Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and plan therapeutic interventions as required by the physical therapy discipline
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Dress Code
- Navy blue scrubs
Employer
Host Healthcare
259 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’ve had a great experience working with Host Healthcare and my recruiter, Tyler Hall. Throughout my assignments, he has been responsive, supportive, and easy to communicate with. He consistently checks in, advocates for my requests regarding scheduling and time off, and makes sure I have the information I need throughout the process. As a travel nurse, having a recruiter who is reliable and genuinely invested in your experience makes a huge difference, and Tyler has been exactly that. Host Healthcare has also made the onboarding process straightforward and has been supportive throughout my assignments. I would definitely recommend Host Healthcare and Tyler to other travel nurses looking for an agency that values communication and support.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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