About the role
Specialty
Physical Therapist
Discipline
Therapy
Start Date
08/17/2026
Duration
13 weeks, 40 hours per week
Shift
8 hours, days
Employment Type
Travel
Job Summary
The inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) position located in Houston, Texas requires candidates to hold a valid Texas licensure and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates are encouraged to bring their license on the first day. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions within a hospital setting and may include rotating weekends. The position offers an opportunity to work in a clinical environment dedicated to patient care.
Location
Houston, Texas
Schedule
8-hour day shifts with rotating weekends, minimum 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid Texas licensure for Physical Therapy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 1 year of Physical Therapy experience in a hospital setting preferred
- APTA graduate
- No minimum experience required for this specific role
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with prior inpatient hospital experience and APTA graduation are highly preferred
Additional Information
The position involves assessing, treating, and planning therapeutic interventions as required by the physical therapy discipline; candidates will work with standard hospital equipment and through electronic medical records (EMR) system Meditech. Teamwork and flexibility are valued for this role, which may include weekend rotations.
Number of Positions
1 to 2
Benefits
- 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
Additional Details
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1272015. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we're here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn't just work. It's your purpose.