Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Therapy

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Shift: Weekdays, 36 hours per week

  • Option 1: 5 days x 8 hours
  • Option 2: 3 days x 9 hours, 1 day x 5 hours, 1 day x 8 hours
• Weekend Hours: None
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Licensure & Certifications

• Current PT License eligible or licensed in Missouri
• CPR/BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year PT experience with orthopedic background required
• New graduates may be considered if they have completed 1 travel rotation

Unit & Patient Information

• Patient Type: Geriatric Orthopedics, Post-Operative and Non-Operative
• Patient Load: Approximately 52 scheduled patients per week, 45-minute one-on-one sessions
• Equipment: Traction, Basic Rehab Equipment
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Manual Therapy experience required
• Perform evaluations including history, motor/sensory function, functional mobility, gait, endurance, and plan of care
• Provide treatments such as therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, hot packs, electrical stimulation, whirlpool), manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, wound care, orthotic/prosthetic management
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members
• Provide discharge planning and patient/family education
• Complete timely and thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and provide supervision for students during clinical rotations
• Participate in process improvement and outcomes monitoring

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Patient care may involve heavy lifting, bending, standing
• Physical requirements include pushing (up to 40 lbs), pulling (up to 60 lbs), gripping (up to 50 lbs), pinching (up to 15 lbs), kneeling, crouching, and crawling minimally
• Must be competent in using therapy equipment and office technology

Dress Code

• Black pants and collared shirt required
• No shorts or open-toed shoes allowed

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 - April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• Must be flexible and able to work well within a team environment

This role offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital system known for high safety standards and quality patient care in a supportive outpatient therapy setting.