Travel Contract

Acute Care Physical Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,578/week

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Overview

Start Date12/14/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Home Health

Pay

9% higher than average Therapist / School Based Physical Therapist pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,578/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

PT Acute Care Hospital

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Facility Type: Short-term acute care, 285 staffed beds Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Employment Type: Travel/Contract, 13 weeks Start Date: 11/30

Schedule and Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30 (5 x 8 hours, 40 hours per week)
Guaranteed hours: 40
Occasional weekends and holidays
Not on call

Units and Scope

Acute hospital setting across floors, ICU, Step Down, Oncology, Medical, Surgical, Neuro/Tele, and Ortho units
Neuro/Tele: telehealth/telepractice (remote)
Treatments include QD (once daily) treatments
Will not float within scope to meet facility needs
Locals are not accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
Physical Therapist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Experience working with Neuro patients
Experience working with Orthopedics patients

Logistics

Scrub color: Pewter
Charting system: EPIC
Parking: no cost

Background and Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID
Criminal background check within 6 months of start, with a 7-year search
Exclusion list searches (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG), run quarterly
Missouri EDL search, renewed quarterly during assignment
Missouri Highway Patrol check, renewed annually
Verification of highest education related to the profession
Employment application
Two professional references
Badge photo taken within 6 months of start, head and shoulders, in front of a white background, with no hats, masks, or sunglasses
SSN and DOB confirmation
Regulatory compliance education quiz, scored 80% or higher, updated annually
Signed HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and fingernail policy (non-adherence may result in being sent home from shifts)

Health Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start
TB: two negative PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start), or a T-Spot or Q-Gold within 1 year of start. Annual TB questionnaire required.
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity: positive titer, two vaccines, or MD statement of immunity
Tdap vaccine or declination
Hepatitis B declination
Drug screen within 1 year of start, covering amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, and PCP, updated annually
Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
N95 fit test, renewed annually. Accepted models: 3M 1804 and 3M 1860. Facial hair must allow proper testing.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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