Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,024 per week in Houston, TX

Anders Group · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Physical Therapist Location: Houston, TX Agency: Anders Group Pay: $2,024 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 9/7/2026 About the Position Anders Group is hiring a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week assignment in Houston, TX. Location: Houston, TX Start Date: 09/07/2026 Schedule: 8 Hrs Setting: Please contact for Setting details Contract Length: 13 weeks Job Type: Travel Contract Position Overview This travel assignment is an opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care while gaining experience in a new clinical setting. Work with a healthcare team in Houston and expand your skills during this 13-week contract. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans Provide therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation services Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Support patient mobility, recovery, and functional outcomes Qualifications Active TX Physical Therapist license At least 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience BLS certification (AHA) if required by facility Strong communication and patient care skills Ability to adapt to new clinical environments Benefits Weekly pay Housing and meal stipends when applicable Travel reimbursement options Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Licensure reimbursement opportunities Employee assistance programs About the Location Take your next assignment in Houston, TX while gaining valuable experience and exploring a new community during your contract. About Anders Group Anders Group supports healthcare professionals with dedicated recruiters, transparent communication, and travel opportunities across the United States. Apply Now Interested in this Travel Physical Therapist assignment in Houston, TX? Apply today to connect with a recruiter. jobs.andersgroup.org Pay Transparency Weekly compensation estimates may vary based on experience, credentials, schedule, and finalized contract terms.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.