What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in Springfield, MO. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Missouri Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required prior to start.
- Required experience: Inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute care experience. Candidates must have prior experience treating stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, amputations, or complex orthopedic patients in an inpatient rehab or acute hospital setting.
- Experience with inpatient rehab equipment and settings, including patient lifts, monitored rooms, specialized beds, and use of high-tech therapy devices preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Preferred: CARF or Joint Commission accredited facility experience and familiarity with stroke care units and brain-injury protocols.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital (inpatient rehabilitation focus).
- Shift: Days.
- Shift hours: 07:00–16:30.
- Shift type: Day shift.
- Clinical focus: Inpatient rehabilitation (stroke, brain/spinal cord injury, amputations, complex orthopedics).
Location Highlights
Springfield, MO offers a mix of urban and outdoor recreational opportunities within short drives. The city is about 30 miles from Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and roughly 90 miles from the Missouri Ozarks, providing hiking and river access within a two-hour drive. Springfield features the Discovery Center science museum and the Springfield Cardinals minor league baseball at Hammons Field within the urban core, about 5 to 10 minutes from many central neighborhoods. Commuting is typical of a midsize city, with Highway 65 and I‑44 providing regional connections, and the Ozark Greenways trail system offering local walking and biking routes within 15 to 25 minutes of downtown. The area fits a suburban-to-urban lifestyle with accessible cultural venues such as the Gillioz Theatre and local craft breweries within city limits.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and responsiveness. Recruiter will provide full benefits details. Highlights include comprehensive medical benefits, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement where applicable.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, professional growth, and placement options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Our team supports licensure and assignment logistics to focus your time on patient care.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.