Physical Therapist
Location: Austin, TX
Profession: Therapist
Posted: 8/24/2026
Salary: $1764/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Physical Therapist (Contract)
Location
Austin, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) | Rotating weekends every 3 to 4 weeks
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment services within an acute care hospital setting, including ICU/CCU patients
- Deliver therapy services to patients recovering from cardiac procedures such as open heart surgery, TAVR, and LVAD implants
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with hospitalists, case managers, and nursing staff using facility communication platforms
- Participate in weekend coverage on a rotating basis, potentially serving as the sole PT on duty
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
- Maintain a high standard of patient safety, time management, and professional conduct within a small, team-oriented environment
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license valid in the state of Texas
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist
- Acute care experience, including ICU/CCU settings
- Ability to function independently as the sole PT on weekends when needed
- Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Wound care experience or certification
- Experience working in a cardiac or specialty acute care environment
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a highly experienced and supportive therapy team in a collaborative, small-hospital environment where communication between providers and therapy staff is a priority
- Join a recognized, award-winning facility that has received multiple local and national accolades, offering a positive and team-oriented workplace culture
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