Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant
Saint Louis, MO
Towne U.S. LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
$1,552/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them regain mobility, function, and independence.
The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled interventions designed to restore functional abilities, improve safety, and enhance quality of life. This setting requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage a productive caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
Provide skilled interventions targeting gait, transfers, balance, strength, endurance, and functional mobility
Implement fall prevention strategies and recommend adaptive equipment
Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and home exercise programs
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including OT, SLP, nursing, and case management
Supervise and direct PTAs in accordance with state practice guidelines
Complete accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recerts, and discharge summaries
Maintain productivity while ensuring patient-centered care
Ideal Candidate:
Active PT license in practicing state
SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and time management skills
Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads
This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact on patients’ functional outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Employer
Towne U.S. LLC
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About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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