Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
Festus, MO
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
A Physical Therapist Assistant position is available in a multidisciplinary outpatient therapy department located in Festus, Missouri. This role involves providing outpatient care primarily for adult patients with orthopedic, surgical, pain management, neurological, or sports medicine diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of participation. The role offers a schedule of days, with 8-hour shifts, and a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Location: Festus, Missouri
• Shift: Days, 5x8
• Schedule: 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Licensed PTA in the state of Missouri; BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); 1+ years of experience; valid license to practice in Missouri; no additional education or degree requirements specified; no location restrictions specified.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Multidisciplinary outpatient therapy department that also provides occupational and speech therapy services.
  • Caseload primarily involves adult patients with orthopedic, surgical, pain management, neurological, or sports medicine diagnoses.
  • Typical treatment sessions last approximately 30 minutes, with flexibility based on patient needs.
  • All therapy is conducted one-on-one; no double booking or assisting techs treating patients.
  • Productivity expectation is 80% patient care time per shift.
  • The department is very supportive and welcoming, inclusive of newer graduates and experienced therapists.
• Start Date: 06/28/2026
• Additional Job Details: The assignment is for 13 weeks; candidates must submit all contingency requests on the submission form; flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1.

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