Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Arlington, TX

Job Title

Physical Therapist (PT) – Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) – Travel

Location

Arlington, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 32 Hours Weekly Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to adult and older adult patients (18+) in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting across assigned floors
• Mobilize patients with complex medical equipment including ventilators, tracheostomies, nasogastric tubes, PEG tubes, and IV lines
• Utilize cardiac chairs, Hoyer lifts, and other mobility equipment to support patient rehabilitation and functional progression
• Manage a full caseload of patients presenting with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, brain injuries (CVA, TBI, anoxia), and wound care needs
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using the ProTouch electronic health record (EHR) system
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and an outgoing, team-oriented approach

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist program
• Current Texas PT license or valid PT Compact License
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience
• Ability to work weekend hours with prior approval for flex scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with complex patient populations including ventilator-dependent and neurologically impaired patients
• Experience with ProTouch or similar EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized LTACH environment treating medically complex adult patients with a collaborative, supportive clinical team
• Consistent 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed weekly hours in a high-acuity, rewarding care setting