<p>A Physical Therapist is needed for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care facility in Kermit, TX. This is a day-shift position offering a strong all-in weekly package of $2,720 — structured as an hourly clinical rate plus a weekly housing and travel stipend. Kermit sits in the Permian Basin of West Texas, a compact community with straightforward cost of living and easy access to the broader West Texas region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>All-in compensation of $2,720 per week — $38/hour clinical pay rate plus $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend (travel and housing)</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team to assist with credentialing</li> <li>24/7 on-call team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting — full inpatient physical therapy caseload</li> <li>13-week contract with a defined start date and immediate availability</li> <li>8-hour day shifts; standard weekday-oriented schedule</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Texas Physical Therapist (PT) license required at time of start</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of physical therapy clinical experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kermit is a small West Texas city in Winkler County, situated in the heart of the Permian Basin — one of the most economically active regions in the state. The area offers an affordable, low-key lifestyle with wide-open landscapes, clear skies, and the kind of tight-knit community feel that is increasingly rare. Midland and Odessa, with their full range of dining, shopping, entertainment, and regional airport access, are approximately 60 miles to the east, making Kermit a manageable base for clinicians who want a quieter home environment without being far from urban amenities.</p>