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Acute Care Physical Therapist
Houston, Texas
Houston Northwest Medical Center

$1,740-2,109/week

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Physical Therapist (PT) Travel Position - Houston, Texas

Location

City: Houston, TX
Facility: Physical Therapy Unit, 2nd Floor
Unit Type: Acute Care Physical Therapy
Hospital Beds: 245
EMR System: Meditech

Unit Information

Staff on Day Shift: 5 PTs, 1 PTA, 2 rehab techs
Night Shift: Not applicable
Patient Ratio: Maximum 14 patients per therapist
Equipment Used: Wheelchairs, walkers, Sara Stedy lift
Floating Areas: Medical, Surgical, IMU, ICU
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Job Details

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend per month
On Call: Not specified

Required Skills and Certifications

Must Have:
- Acute Care experience
Preferred:
- Trauma experience
- ICU experience
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Licenses:
- Valid PT License

Typical Procedures

Procedures typical to acute care physical therapy (specific procedures not detailed)

Personality Fit

Not specified

This position is suited for PTs with acute care experience looking for a travel assignment in a busy hospital setting with a moderate patient load and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Facility

Houston Northwest Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
306 beds

ADDRESS710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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