<p>A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is needed for an immediate 13-week travel contract at a hospital-based setting in Junction, TX. This daytime, 8-hour shift position offers a straightforward clinical focus — direct patient care in a structured inpatient environment — with a competitive blended compensation package and a rapid start date. Junction sits in the Texas Hill Country, making this an appealing assignment for clinicians who want meaningful rural hospital experience alongside genuine outdoor lifestyle.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$28.00 per hour base pay plus a $950 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>13-week travel contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Professional liability coverage consistent with travel contract engagements</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent communication throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based setting providing acute and/or inpatient physical therapy services</li> <li>Day-shift schedule, 8-hour shifts — no evening or overnight rotation</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical environment requiring independent, confident patient management</li> <li>Collaborative team structure with a commitment to quality patient outcomes</li> <li>Rural hospital catchment area serving the Junction, TX region and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid, current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license — Texas licensure required or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting</li> <li>Prior hospital or inpatient environment experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Must pass a criminal background check in compliance with Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Junction is a small city nestled at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers in the Texas Hill Country — a region celebrated for its spring-fed rivers, deer hunting, fishing, and wide-open ranchland scenery. The area offers an exceptionally low cost of living and a quiet, unhurried pace of life, while San Antonio sits roughly two hours to the southeast for weekend access to a major metropolitan area. Clinicians who value outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and a tight-knit community will find Junction a genuinely rewarding place to spend a 13-week assignment.</p>