American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in St. Peters, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting requiring at least 2 years of recent PT experience and a valid state license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital working primarily in the PT Acute Care Hospital unit
• Schedule is 4x10 hour day shifts, Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Participation in weekend and holiday rotation; full weekend required every 6 weeks with flex days before and after
• Patient ratio is 1:1 for therapy sessions
• Floating required between St. Peters and Progress West locations as needed for support
• Uses Epic as the charting system; Epic experience required for certain units
• Treats a diverse patient population including cardiopulmonary, orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and oncology cases
• Responsibilities include assessment, creating treatment plans, patient/family education, and supporting pain management and rehabilitation from a variety of conditions
• Therapists may manage patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and general debility issues
• Team includes therapists with advanced training in LSVT BIG, vestibular, and pelvic floor therapies, though these specialties are not required for this position
• Tan pants or scrub bottoms with black tops or scrub tops are required attire
• No call requirements for this assignment
• No more than 7 days of planned time off allowed per 13-week contract; no time off allowed during orientation week
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as travelers
• Travelers can remain for up to 18 months, requiring a 3-month break after

Requirements

• Active state PT license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Minimum of 2 years recent physical therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience and skills required include: cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, outpatient clinic, AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, skin integrity, strength testing, breathing techniques, assessment, patient evaluation and discharge planning, setting and achieving treatment goals, gait training, and common PT equipment
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required for certain units
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-645607. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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