Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,628 to $1,828 per week in Houston, TX

Jackson Therapy Partners · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Physical Therapist Location: Houston, TX Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners Pay: $1,628 to $1,828 per week Shift Information: Days - 9 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC APTA Graduate Texas PT Licensure 1 year of PT experience in a hospital setting Assignment Details Shift Hours: 0800-1700 Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details. Benefits Designed for Travelers We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email Competitive Referral Bonuses 100% Paid Housing Available Travel & License Reimbursement Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you. Location Highlights Houston offers access to major urban attractions and outdoor spaces within a connected medical and cultural district. Hermann Park and the Houston Museum District sit near central Houston, with the Houston Zoo and Miller Outdoor Theatre located within the same area for easy time off activities. Buffalo Bayou Park offers trails and skyline views near downtown, while Space Center Houston is about 30 miles southeast and provides a well-known regional destination. Houston also includes METRORail service through key central corridors and quick access to professional sports venues such as Daikin Park and Toyota Center. EEO Statement Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

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