Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing Facility - Lewistown, MO

Seeking a travel Physical Therapist to provide skilled rehabilitation services in a long-term care setting. The clinician will evaluate, treat, and document patient progress using evidence-based practice and standardized assessments. Responsibilities include developing and adjusting individualized plans of care, performing manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, wound care, and use of assistive devices. The therapist will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, participate in care conferences, and complete regulatory documentation and treatment minute tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry-level to experienced PTs accepted. New graduates are acceptable if they have Level II clinical experience (not solely Level I observation).
• Minimum 1 year of PT clinical experience required.
• Experience in long-term care or rehab required.
• Active Missouri state license required. Compact license accepted.
• Ability to perform wound care, therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, manual techniques, and use of assistive devices.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and accurate treatment minute recording.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants, rehab aides, and students when applicable.
• Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, professional code of conduct, and ethics.
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in skilled nursing facility or long-term care preferred.

Assignment Details

• M-F, 8 hour days. Times are flexible as long as consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab.
• Start time requested before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM.
• 35 GWW.
• No weekends required unless a holiday falls within M-F; then hours may be made up on the weekend.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed for travel clinicians starting day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality rehabilitation services that support patient recovery and functional independence. Deliver comprehensive discharge summaries, participate in utilization review and rehabilitation meetings, and follow regulatory and clinical practice standards. Ensure timely communication with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and barriers to care.

Location Highlights

Lewistown, MO offers outdoor recreation and a small-town lifestyle within driving distance of regional attractions. Nearby Mark Twain National Forest and the Lake of the Ozarks are within a 1 to 2 hour drive, providing hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities. The area features local parks, community events, and less than two hours to larger regional centers for additional dining and cultural options.

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.