Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Temple, TX

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

TX | Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop individualized treatment plans and goals focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing and ordering, patient and family training, home exercise program issuance, and planning for continuing services
• Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs, demonstrating flexibility in caseload management and ensuring continuity of the plan of care
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Participate in student programs as assigned, providing appropriate supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all regulatory agency requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill all state-mandated continuing education requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in good standing in the state of Texas
• Demonstrated competency in performing job functions in accordance with the population served
• Ability to ensure care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and quality initiatives
• Experience mentoring or supervising PT students
• Active involvement in professional organizations or continuing education beyond minimum requirements

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, safety-focused inpatient rehab environment that emphasizes both patient outcomes and employee well-being
• Opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary care teams and support meaningful professional development in a collaborative clinical setting