Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Florissant, MO at a hospital-based outpatient therapy setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. 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 Therapist license or eligibility to start with a pending state license accepted.
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.
BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
Experience in an outpatient therapy environment preferred.
Experience treating orthopedic and neurological patient populations preferred; familiarity with pelvic health, lymphedema, vestibular, LSVT, or chronic pain programs is preferred.
First-time travelers accepted.

Assignment Details
Facility type: Hospital outpatient therapy clinic.
Shift name: Days.
Shift details: Day 4x10-hour (08:00 - 18:00). Therapists can choose five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.
Schedule expectations: 60-minute evaluations scheduled; most treatment sessions 30 minutes with some 45–60 minute sessions. Charts review time built into the day (for 10-hour days: three 30-minute chart review periods; for 8-hour days: two 30-minute chart review periods).
Patient mix: Approximately 70% orthopedic, 30% neurological.
On-call: Not required.
Floating: Clinician will not be required to float to other facilities.

Location Highlights

Florissant, MO offers convenient access to parks, historic districts, and regional attractions.

The city is within a 20–30 minute drive to downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch, and about a 30–40 minute drive to Forest Park and the St. Louis Zoo. The area provides suburban living with easy commutes, access to the Mississippi Riverfront and regional trails such as the Katy Trail for biking and walking. Cultural options include the historic Old Town Florissant district and proximity to museums and professional sports venues in St. Louis, supporting a balanced urban-suburban lifestyle with recreational and cultural opportunities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include weekly pay, medical benefits and 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. A recruiter will confirm benefit eligibility and details during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel Physical Therapist and maintain clinical growth while experiencing new locations. Opportunities include travel contracts, direct hire, and temp-to-hire arrangements. A recruiter will provide additional career options and next steps.

EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.