Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity in Florissant, MO

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Florissant, MO at a hospital setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing the St. Louis area.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active Missouri state license or eligibility to start with a pending state license accepted.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience working in outpatient therapy settings preferred, including one-on-one patient care and 60-minute evaluations.
• Experience treating primarily orthopedic and neurologic patient populations preferred.
• Experience with specialty programs such as pelvic health, lymphedema, LSVT, vestibular, or chronic pain is preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are not accepted.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (outpatient therapy clinic within hospital system).
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Day 4x10-Hour (08:00 - 18:00).
• Schedule Model: Therapists may choose five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. (Client schedules 14 evaluations per week; remaining visits are treatments.)
• Chart review time included: twice daily 30 minutes for 8-hour days; three times daily 30 minutes for 10-hour days.
• Patient mix: approximately 70% orthopedic, 30% neurologic.
• Care delivery: one-on-one patient sessions; most treatments 30 minutes with some 45–60 minute treatments.
• On-call: Not required.
• Floating: Not required within scope; no floating to sister facilities.
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week.

Location Highlights

Florissant, MO offers access to regional attractions and a suburban lifestyle close to St. Louis. The city is about 20 minutes north of downtown St. Louis and within a 25–40 minute drive to Gateway Arch National Park and the Mississippi Riverfront. Florissant is approximately 30 miles from Castlewood State Park and 25 miles from Babler State Park, offering hiking and river access within a 30–45 minute commute. The area provides suburban neighborhoods, local dining and historic Old Town Florissant, and access to major transit routes including I-270 and I-70 that connect to downtown St. Louis and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport within a 30–35 minute drive.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include a comprehensive package starting day one, weekly pay options, medical benefits and 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career tools for therapy professionals.

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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.