Travel Physical Therapist - LTACH - $1,944 per week
Lifepoint Health® · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $101,088 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- 13-week travel Physical Therapist role.
- Provide therapy in Houston, Texas LTACH.
- 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts.
- Competitive pay with tax-free stipend.
- Focus on patient rehabilitation and recovery.
About the role
Travel Physical Therapist - LTACH
LifePoint Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and rehabilitation while exploring a vibrant city.
Job Details:
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Houston, Texas
Requirements for Submittal:
- Contractor Name
- Position Applied For
- Licensed in the state of Texas
- Target Start Date
- Reason for Time Off (RTO) requested, if any
- Phone Number
- Other highlights/sales pitch of candidate
- Compact Eligible State (Indicate if applicable)
About the Role:
As a Travel Physical Therapist, you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to patients in an LTACH environment. Your primary goal will be to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through tailored treatment plans. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Why Join Lifepoint Health?
- Competitive pay package, including a tax-free stipend (amount to be determined).
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding LTACH setting.
- Gain valuable experience in a new location.
- Supportive team environment.
Key skills/competency:
- Physical Therapy
- LTACH
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
- Mobility Assessment
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Communication
- Teamwork
Skills & topics
- Physical Therapist
- Travel Therapy
- LTACH
- Rehabilitation
- Therapy
- Healthcare
- Houston
- Texas
- Physical Therapy
- Patient Care
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your LTACH experience and travel therapy skills, tailoring it to the specific requirements of a Travel Physical Therapist at Lifepoint Health.
- Highlight key qualifications: Ensure your resume clearly states your Texas Physical Therapy license status and compact eligibility, along with your target start date.
- Craft a compelling pitch: Prepare a brief summary of your strengths and why you are an ideal candidate for this role, including any relevant highlights.
- Submit all required information: Double-check that all requested details for submittal notes (contractor name, phone number, RTO, etc.) are accurate and complete.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in patient care, rehabilitation, and working within a multidisciplinary team, as well as your adaptability to new environments.
Technical preparation
Review LTACH specific PT protocols.,Practice common LTACH patient mobility assessments.,Refresh skills in therapeutic exercise techniques.,Familiarize with common EHR systems.
Behavioral questions
How do you adapt to new hospital teams?,Describe a challenging patient recovery scenario.,How do you manage a 12-hour shift?,How do you communicate with multidisciplinary teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pay package for the Travel Physical Therapist position at Lifepoint Health in Houston?
- The pay package for the Travel Physical Therapist role is based on 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts. A competitive weekly pay of $1,944 is advertised, which includes a tax-free stipend amount that is to be determined. Confirming the exact breakdown of the pay package with the recruiter is recommended.
- What are the requirements for submitting an application for the Travel Physical Therapist job?
- For the Travel Physical Therapist position at Lifepoint Health, submittal notes must include: Contractor Name, Position, Licensed in state (Texas), Target start date, RTO requested, Phone Number, Other highlights/sales pitch of candidate, and Compact Eligible State status.
- Is this Travel Physical Therapist position open to candidates from any state?
- While the job is in Houston, Texas, candidates must be licensed in Texas to practice Physical Therapy. The mention of 'Compact Eligible State' suggests preference for candidates from states that are part of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, which can expedite the licensing process in other compact states.
- What type of facility is this Travel Physical Therapist role located in?
- This Travel Physical Therapist role is located in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH). LTACHs provide extended medical care for patients with complex conditions who require longer hospital stays for recovery and rehabilitation.
- What is the expected duration and work schedule for this Travel Physical Therapist assignment?
- The assignment for the Travel Physical Therapist is for 13 weeks, with a work schedule of 36 hours per week, typically spread across 12-hour shifts. This offers a focused period of work with a consistent schedule.