Acute Care Physical Therapist
Lubbock, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Physical Therapist

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist specializing in Acute Care for a short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds and Level II Trauma Center designation. The position does not require floating between units, on-call duties, weekend shifts, or block schedules. Expected patient ratio is 1:1.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience as a Rehabilitation Therapist

Additional Information

• Uniform/Dress Code:

  • Licensed nursing personnel wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops generally not allowed except in specific units).
  • Unlicensed personnel wear solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs.
• Parking: Free parking available in unrestricted employee/visitor lots.
• Floating: No floating between units required.
• On-call/Weekends: Not required.
• Patient Ratio: 1:1.

Compliance and Training Requirements

• Completion of facility and specialty-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required.
• Epic system training modules may be required depending on assignment.
• Various competency exams and skills checklists may be required based on unit and specialty.
• Some state-specific attestations and background checks may apply depending on placement.

Summary

This is a travel Physical Therapist position in an acute care hospital setting in Texas, requiring at least 1 year of acute care PT experience and appropriate licensure. The role offers a 13-week contract with no on-call or weekend requirements and a 1:1 patient ratio. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and training requirements prior to start.

Note: All requirements are subject to verification and may vary based on clinical track and unit assignment.