Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,831 per week in Baytown, TX

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for an 8–13 week Home Health travel assignment in the Houston region. The Physical Therapist will provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes, including evaluations, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, patient and caregiver education, and ongoing assessment of patient progress.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent licensed PT experience and previous Home Health experience. This may be the candidate's first travel assignment, provided they have qualifying Home Health experience. No new graduates will be considered.

Assignment Details

• Setting: Home Health

• Region: Houston

• Contract Length: 8–13 weeks

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Shift: 5x8-hour days

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

• Weekends/Holidays: No weekends or holidays unless approved in advance for a scheduled visit

• On-Call: None

• Required Certifications: BLS and First Aid

• Charting: WellSky

• Mileage: GSA maximum rate

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes.

• Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and functional goals.

• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, strengthening, mobility training, and other appropriate interventions.

• Assist patients in improving mobility, transfers, ambulation, safety, and functional independence.

• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and home programs.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation using WellSky.

• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Call in all missed visits, evaluation frequencies, and instances when a patient cannot be contacted.

• Travel throughout the assigned Houston region to complete scheduled patient visits.

Productivity & Travel Expectations

• Standard visits are based on a 1:1 point system – 1 visit equals 1 point.

• Expected productivity is 32–34 points per week.

• Clinicians are compensated for both drive time and GSA mileage.

• Drive time is considered when scheduling the clinician's workload.

• If drive time results in the clinician exceeding 40 hours for the week, overtime is paid.

• No Start of Care (SOC) visits are currently expected. If SOC visits are added, they would most likely be valued at approximately 3 points.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

• Current and unrestricted PT license in the applicable state.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent licensed Physical Therapist experience required.

• Private-duty experience does not count toward the required 2 years.

• Previous Home Health experience required.

• No new graduates.

• First-time travelers may be considered as long as they have qualifying Home Health experience.

• Current BLS and First Aid certifications required.

• Strong clinical, communication, time-management, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a Home Health caseload.

• Ability and willingness to travel between patients' homes throughout the assigned region.

Additional Information

Clinicians must wear clean, professional scrubs with closed-toe shoes. Facial jewelry is not permitted except for a small nose stud and earrings.

Candidates should review housing availability and arrangements before submission.

Position reserved for RW.