Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Murphy, TX

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Outpatient | 13 Weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Conduct 60-minute evaluations and treatment sessions, progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations as assigned
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining professional licensure in good standing

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of Texas
• Completion of all state-mandated continuing education requirements
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Proficiency in medical record documentation in compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards including safe patient handling and infection control practices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapy students
• Demonstrated involvement in continuing education, professional organizations, or self-directed professional development

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient environment with a focus on functional outcomes and return to community activities
• Supportive clinical setting that encourages professional growth, continuing education, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives