Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital - PT#1743

Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital

Location

Lubbock, TX

Facility Type

Short Term Acute Care Hospital (Level II Trauma Center)

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy – Acute Care Hospital
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 5x8-hour shifts
• Daily Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Orientation: 40 hours (Non-billable)
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Weekends: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Overtime: 48 hours not approved

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Lubbock, Texas. This role involves providing direct inpatient rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or acute medical conditions in a high-acuity hospital environment.

The position is open to first-time travelers and therapists with at least one year of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments in an acute care setting
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support patient mobility, strength training, and functional recovery
• Document patient progress accurately in clinical systems
• Educate patients and families on recovery and mobility goals
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols
• Manage patient caseload in a 1:1 care environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license (Texas or compact eligible)
• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred (first-time travelers accepted)
• Experience in acute care hospital setting preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a hospital environment
• BLS Certification required

Hospital Highlights

• Total Beds: 379
• Level II Trauma Center
• Free employee parking available
• Scrub color: Navy blue for licensed personnel

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com 

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.