Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Jacksonville, TX

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist

Location

Jacksonville, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Temp-to-Hire Possibility

Key Responsibilities

• Gather pertinent patient data from charts and other caregivers; consult with physicians as necessary
• Independently assess all assigned patient types across outpatient settings including orthopedic, balance, deconditioning, and pain cases
• Recognize additional patient needs during evaluation and exercise sound clinical judgment when requesting, scheduling, or performing additional testing
• Interpret evaluation results and formulate relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable therapy goals
• Reassess patient progress regularly in accordance with department and regulatory policy, or as clinical need arises
• Identify appropriate equipment and coordinate discussion with patients and families regarding recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
• Active Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) license in the state of Texas or a compact state license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required — American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience
• Outpatient clinical experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
• Strong background in outpatient orthopedic, balance, or pain management settings preferred

Why Join Us

• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in July 2026 and the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position
• Opportunity to work in a focused outpatient environment with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule