What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel assignment in an outpatient multidisciplinary therapy department in Festus, MO.
Details
- Outpatient multidisciplinary therapy department that also services occupational and speech therapy
- Primary caseload consists of adult patients with diagnoses of orthopedics, ortho surgical, pain management, neurological, and sports medicine
- PT evaluations are 60 minutes with 30-minute treatment sessions; flexibility based on patient needs is appropriate
- All therapy is 1:1 — no double booking or techs treating patients
- Productivity expectation is 80% patient care time per shift
- Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule
- Weekend hours as needed per facility needs
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Float requirements as needed
- EMR: Epic
Requirements
- Active Missouri PT license required; license required if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapy experience in the relevant specialty
- BLS certification required (no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment, unless renewal documentation is provided)
- Experience in an outpatient therapy setting preferred
- Must be a team player with excellent communication skills and flexibility
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
- No gaps in employment of 90 days within the past 12 months
- Flu vaccination required for assignments running November 1–April 1; declinations/exceptions must be client-approved
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include performing initial assessments and plans of care for each patient upon receiving a physician's order, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Very supportive, welcoming therapy department with a range of experience levels from newer graduates to well-seasoned therapists
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be placed at a reduced bill rate
- Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after completing 3 consecutive contracts, candidates must separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
- Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
- Black scrubs required; no other attire is acceptable
- The facility has earned an A grade in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade
- Located in Festus, MO, approximately 45 minutes from St. Louis
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan