Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with Level 1 trauma acute care experience for a 13-week inpatient acute care hospital assignment.

Details

• Inpatient acute care setting at a large, short-term acute care teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma designation and 1,259 staffed beds
• Therapy services provided across a wide range of patient care areas, including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology
• Primary role is inpatient acute care; may be utilized in any therapy service line as needed
• Day shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00–15:30 (start time flexible up to 8:00)
• One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required per 4-week period, with a compensatory day off during that week
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Black or grey scrubs required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Level 1 trauma acute care PT experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid MO state PT license required; candidates with a pending IL license may be considered (please note pending status during consideration)
• License required if applicable
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with a variety of patient populations
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Experience with acute care patient assessment, documentation, patient/family education, and safety and injury prevention

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment across multiple acute care service lines, documentation, patient and family education, and safety and injury prevention
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may remain for up to 12 months, after which a 6-month break in service is required before returning
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility in this health system as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; parking information will be provided during orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-726619. 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: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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.