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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,520 per week

American Traveler, Des Moines, IA, United States


Overview
American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Florisssant, Missouri.

Assignment details

Specialty:

Physical Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

10 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 4x10hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Apr 6, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient setting, open to new grads and first-time travelers, with a flexible schedule of either four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts per week.

Details

Freestanding outpatient physical therapy facility

Patient population is approximately 70% orthopedic and 30% neurological, with a variety of diagnoses

All patient sessions are one-on-one; evals are scheduled for 60 minutes and treatment sessions are typically 30 minutes, with some at 45 or 60 minutes depending on the case

14 evaluations are blocked per week per therapist, with the remainder of the schedule consisting of treatment sessions

Chart review time is built into the schedule: two 30-minute blocks per day for 8-hour shifts, or three 30-minute blocks per day for 10-hour shifts

Specialized programs on-site include pelvic health, lymphedema, LSVT, chronic pain, and vestibular therapy

Multidisciplinary team includes PTs, PTAs, OTs, and SLPs

Day shift; therapist may choose between four 10-hour days (8:00–18:00) or five 8-hour days

No on-call, no floating within or to sister facilities

Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Epic is the EMR used at this facility

Requirements

Active MO state PT license required at time of consideration; pending IL license is acceptable for IL-based candidates (must be noted)

License required if applicable

BLS certification required

New graduates and first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Epic EMR experience preferred; training will be provided during orientation

Additional Information

Orientation consists of approximately 1.5 days of general hospital orientation followed by 1.5 days of department-specific orientation, after which the therapist will begin with a patient load

Additional charting time is provided during the first one to two weeks

Business casual attire required

No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation

Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to this facility system as a traveler

Travelers may work up to 18 months consecutively before taking a mandatory 3-month break; allied travelers are limited to 12 consecutive months before a required 6-month break

American Traveler Job ID #P-685327. 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 - Outpatient

About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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