Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $1,879 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Kansas City, MO 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 Therapy license or ability to obtain licensure prior to assignment start.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred. (Client preference.)
• Productivity expectation familiarity preferred: ability to achieve approximately 60 visits/week and manage a caseload of ~12–14 patients/day, including double-booking of follow-up visits. (Client preference.)
• Willingness to float to other clinic locations as needed. (Client requirement.)
• Open to new graduates and clinicians without prior travel assignment experience. (Client preference.)
• Ability to work a guaranteed 36 hours with expectation to work up to 40 hours in a week. (Client requirement.)
• OT hours require director approval before being scheduled. (Client requirement.)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts with a guaranteed 36 hours per week and expectation to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Patient Population: Outpatient orthopedic caseload.
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other clinics within the local clinic network as needed.
• Productivity Expectation: Approximately 60 visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking expected.

Location Highlights

Kansas City, MO offers a mix of urban and cultural attractions within convenient distances. The Country Club Plaza shopping and dining district is in the city and offers a variety of restaurants and retail within a short commute, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is centrally located with free general admission. Kansas City is approximately 40 miles from Kansas state line and about a 3.5-hour drive to the Lake of the Ozarks for boating and fishing. The city features the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District and several professional sports venues, including Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium, supporting an urban, active lifestyle. Public transit options include KC Area Transportation Authority bus routes and the KC Streetcar connecting downtown districts, providing convenient commuting alternatives.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits typically include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, weekly pay options, recruiter support 24/7, referral bonuses, paid housing options when applicable, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be shared by your recruiter during the application process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join this travel PT opportunity to gain clinical variety and professional growth while working in a supportive outpatient orthopedic environment. A recruiter will contact you with assignment specifics and onboarding instructions.

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #441677. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

Benefits

• Referral bonus