Job Summary:
Physical Therapist Outpatient in a day shift setting. This full-time role involves assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing physical therapy care for outpatient patients, primarily those with orthopedic, balance, deconditioning, or pain-related needs. The position requires adherence to all standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act and involves working independently to meet patient care goals.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field; Texas Licensed Physical Therapist (or with a compact license); BLS certification (American Heart Association only); 1 year of experience preferred, with a minimum of 0 years required
- Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred)
- Responsibilities:
- Gather relevant data from patient charts and care team discussion; collaborate with physicians as needed
- Independently evaluate all assigned outpatient patient types
- Recognize additional needs during assessments and make sound judgments regarding testing and interventions
- Interpret clinical results and set measurable, realistic, and attainable treatment goals
- Reassess patient progress regularly according to department and regulatory policies
- Identify appropriate equipment and discuss options with patients and families to facilitate care
- Additional Information:
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- End Date: 01/25/2027
- Positions: 1
- Position creation reason: Vacant Position
- The outpatient focus includes orthopedics, balance, deconditioning, and pain management; outpatient therapy highly preferred
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
