Travel PT, OT and SLP Jobs in Texas
The 5 travel PT contracts open in Texas today pay $2,190 to $2,480 a week gross, and the 18 PTA contracts pay $1,540 to $1,710; every listing below shows its city, setting and start date. Texas issues PT Compact privileges, so a PT or PTA with an eligible home-state license can work here on a privilege after passing the Texas jurisprudence exam.
ProTherapy Staffing has 35 open travel therapy contracts in Texas — including 5 PT, 1 OT, 6 SLP, 18 PTA, 5 COTA positions. Every position comes with stipends that are non-taxable when you meet the IRS tax-home rules, an unlimited CEU subscription, and a recruiter you can text.
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Texas jobs by discipline
Travel Therapy in Texas
Texas is consistently one of the strongest travel therapy markets in the country, with sustained demand across major metros and rural facilities alike.
Current pay snapshot
Median advertised weekly gross across open Texas contracts, stipends included, pay data as of 2026-10-05: PT $2,340 (6 contracts), SLP $2,340 (6), PTA $1,650 (20), COTA $1,600 (7). OT has fewer than the 5 open contracts a published median needs. Every listing on this page shows its own weekly pay. See travel PT pay in Texas for the full breakdown.
License compact status
Texas is an active PT Compact member, actively issuing and accepting compact privileges. Texas requires a state-specific jurisprudence exam for compact privileges — a small but real step. Texas is not currently issuing OT Compact or ASLP-IC privileges, so OTs and SLPs need full state licensure through the Texas Board of Examiners.
Physical therapists can check which states issue PT Compact privileges, and anyone new to travel therapy can start with the travel therapy guide.
Top markets right now
Major travel therapy markets are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, with consistent rural pipeline activity in West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Setting mix favors skilled nursing and outpatient, with selective hospital and home health opportunities in the largest metros.
Tax and stipend considerations
Texas has no state income tax, meaning travelers keep more of their taxable wages compared to high-tax states like California or New York. Combined with strong regional pay, the take-home for Texas assignments is consistently among the best for travel therapy — a major reason therapists return repeatedly.
What makes Texas distinctive
Texas combines volume, variety, and tax-friendly economics in a way few states match. PT Compact membership accelerates licensing for traveling PTs and PTAs significantly. The geographic spread means therapists can choose urban density (Houston, Dallas), state capitals (Austin), or wide-open rural settings without leaving the state. Among the most placement-friendly markets for travelers we work with.
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