<p>A licensed Physical Therapist is needed for a 26-week travel contract at an acute care facility in Glen Rose, TX, serving the rehabilitation needs of an inpatient population in a small-town Texas setting. At $2,700 per week gross, this assignment offers strong travel compensation paired with a predictable day-shift schedule — a solid combination for an experienced PT ready to step into a fast-moving acute care rehab role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $2,700 per week</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</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>26-week contract with a defined end date — ideal for travel PTs seeking a longer, stable placement</li> <li>Acute care facility type, serving inpatient rehabilitation needs across the care continuum</li> <li>Rehabilitation specialty focus — physical therapy in an acute care environment</li> <li>8-hour day shifts; no overnight or rotating shift requirement</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas Physical Therapist license — or licensure through a compact state with Texas eligibility</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience required</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent) implied by licensure requirement</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glen Rose is a small, scenic city in Somervell County, situated along the Paluxy River about 60 miles southwest of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex — close enough for a weekend in a major metro, quiet enough to decompress after a shift. The area is known for Dinosaur Valley State Park, the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and a charming historic downtown, making it a genuinely appealing destination for travel clinicians who appreciate outdoor recreation and a slower pace of life at an affordable cost of living.</p>