Travel Physical Therapist - $1,865 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A licensed physical therapist working in inpatient rehabilitation in Independence, Missouri. The position involves providing evaluation and treatment services within a 285-bed acute care and inpatient rehab unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. This is a full-time role offering a schedule of five 8-hour days Monday through Friday with occasional weekend coverage.

Job Details:

• Location: Independence, MO
• Required Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) valid state licensure; no minimum years of experience required; able to work in the United States; available to start on 06/29/2026
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, from 08:00 to 16:30, with flexibility to cover weekends every 6 weeks and adjust off days accordingly
• Preferred Qualifications: Acute care and rehabilitation experience; experience with Meditech electronic documentation system is preferred
• Patient Ratios: Acute (12:1), Rehab (4-5:1)
• Department specifics: Responsible for evaluations and treatments using safe patient handling and rehabilitation equipment
• Dress Code: Eggplant-colored scrubs

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1275567. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus