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Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Travel Therapy Job in Brownwood, Texas

Join an acute care hospital rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Brownwood, Texas. This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to provide meaningful physical therapy care to a diverse patient population across orthopedic, neurologic, pulmonary, postoperative, and total joint cases. Brownwood is a welcoming Central Texas community known for its relaxed atmosphere, scenic outdoor spaces, and convenient access to lakes, parks, and regional attractions.

Acute Care Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,380
• Location: Brownwood, Texas
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, generally Monday–Friday with weekend rotation; an alternate 4x10 schedule from Saturday through Tuesday may be available
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 30 visits per day

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in hand at the time of submission and valid for practice in Texas
• At least 2 years of recent experience in an acute care physical therapy setting
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with Allscripts electronic medical records required
• Altera charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Travel therapy experience preferred
• Strong clinical skills across orthopedic, neurologic, pulmonary, postoperative, and total joint rehabilitation
• Ability to complete required compliance and laboratory items within specified onboarding timelines

Acute Care Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide acute care physical therapy treatment for a broad range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and postoperative conditions
• Support patients recovering from total joint procedures, fractures, stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiopulmonary conditions, and other complex medical events
• Perform gait training, transfer training, strength and range-of-motion exercises, balance activities, and functional mobility interventions
• Safely use adaptive devices, assistive equipment, gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, sliding boards, and specialty beds as appropriate
• Educate patients and families on safety, body mechanics, mobility strategies, and home exercise programs
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen needs, pain, skin integrity, and patient response to treatment
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, reassessments, goals, and discharge recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, nursing, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and timely transitions of care

Apply now for this acute care Physical Therapist travel contract in Brownwood, Texas, and join a collaborative healthcare rehabilitation team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.