Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,060 to $2,260 per week in Tyler, TX

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Tyler, TX at a hospital where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while gaining experience in an orthopedic and some neuro patient population. The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing physical therapy care in accordance with practice standards and facility policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current Texas Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA only).
• Experience treating primarily orthopedic patients; some neuro experience preferred.
• Experience working in an acute care or hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to manage a 1:1 patient ratio with typical treatment cadence of one patient every 45 minutes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Experience with inpatient evaluation, goal setting, and reassessment per department or regulatory policy.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800 - 1700.
• Work schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
• Close early on Fridays; additional hour may be made up Monday through Thursday.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your time and service. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support 24/7, referral bonuses, and paid housing options when applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

As a Physical Therapist in this role you will perform independent assessments, identify appropriate equipment and interventions, interpret results, formulate measurable goals, and reassess patient progress regularly. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and appropriate use of resources.

Location Highlights

Tyler, TX offers outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives and commutes. Visit Tyler State Park and Tyler Rose Garden with drives of under 20 minutes from central locations. The city provides access to Lake Tyler for boating and fishing within a 15–30 minute drive, and downtown Tyler features the Caldwell Zoo and a historic brick streets district with restaurants and performing arts venues, supporting a mix of suburban and cultural lifestyle options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.