<p>A contract Physical Therapist is needed at an acute care facility in Lockney, TX for an 8–13 week engagement. This travel PT role offers a competitive blended compensation structure — $35/hour plus a $1,200 weekly housing and travel stipend for non-local candidates, or $60/hour for local clinicians — making it one of the stronger-paying short-term PT opportunities in the West Texas region. The position features flexible shift lengths and a straightforward acute care caseload suited to an experienced PT ready to step in and contribute immediately.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Travel rate: $35/hour base pay plus $1,200 weekly housing and travel stipend</li> <li>Local rate: $60/hour (no stipend component)</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinician support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting — full inpatient PT caseload</li> <li>Contract length: 8–13 weeks with an immediate start</li> <li>Shift options: 8-hour or 10-hour shifts available</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas PT license or active compact state PT license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Acute care experience strongly aligned with the facility's caseload demands</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lockney is a small, close-knit community in Floyd County on the Texas South Plains, roughly 50 miles northeast of Lubbock. The region offers wide-open landscapes, a low cost of living, and easy access to Lubbock's full range of dining, shopping, and entertainment. For clinicians who appreciate a quieter pace between shifts, the Texas Panhandle's flat horizon, stargazing, and outdoor space provide a genuine change of scenery from busier metro assignments.</p>