Travel Home Health Physical Therapist
Houston, TX
Ardor Health Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,886/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,640/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Description
Job Description
Travel Home Health Physical Therapist – Elara Caring, Houston, TX
Position Summary
You'll treat patients in their homes across the Clear Lake area of southeast Houston for Elara Caring on a full-time travel contract with Ardor.
This is a 13-week travel Home Health Physical Therapist role, with extension possible, with Elara Caring in Houston, Texas. You'll work days, five 8-hour shifts a week (7:00 am–3:00 pm), evaluating and treating homebound patients recovering from surgery, illness or injury, and helping them stay safe and independent at home.
New graduates and therapists without previous home health experience are welcome to apply. You'll have support from the Elara Caring team and Ardor's 24/7 clinical support while you build your skills.
Why Travel with Ardor
Ardor travelers get insurance from Day 1, weekly pay and a team that answers the phone 24/7.
- Weekly pay — direct deposit every Friday.
- Day 1 benefits — medical, dental and vision insurance starting your first day.
- Guaranteed per diems — paid regardless of any scheduled time off.
- Double-time pay — for hours worked between the facility's guaranteed hours and 40 hours.
- Family planning benefits, including IVF coverage.
- Life insurance with extensive family health options.
- License reimbursement and CE assistance, plus an in-house licensing department to process your Texas license.
- 24/7 support — dedicated recruiting and clinical support plus an emergency hotline, so you're never alone on assignment.
- White-glove onboarding — help with your resume, credentialing and paperwork.
- Travel Farther Together referral program — tiered payouts up to $1,200 per clinician you refer (top tier applies after 10+ successful referrals).
Life in Clear Lake, Houston, Texas
Clear Lake is a waterfront community in southeast Houston, about 25 miles from downtown and home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. It offers a relaxed coastal vibe with all the dining, sports and culture of the nation's fourth-largest city close by.
On days off, tour Space Center Houston, walk the Kemah Boardwalk, or sail and kayak on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Galveston's beaches are about 30 minutes away, and downtown Houston offers Astros, Rockets and Texans games, the Museum District and world-class food, with Hobby Airport about 20 minutes from Clear Lake.
Employer
Ardor Health Solutions
Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.
If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.
At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.
Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.
One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.
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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