Physical Therapist, Acute Rehabilitation
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$47-51/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position
Location: St. Joseph, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Position Overview
- Specialty: Physical Therapy (PT)
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Day
- Weekly Hours: 32 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Hours: Approximately 1 weekend per month
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: May float to other units within the hospital if census drops
Facility & Unit Information
- Unit: 3N Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
- Number of Beds: 18
- Trauma Level: Level 2 trauma hospital
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
- Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, joint replacement, orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions
- Patient Ratios: Nursing 5:1
- Equipment: Standard physical therapy equipment
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Epic
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
- Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
- Completion of hospital-required trainings
Dress Code
- Solid color scrubs (matching top and bottom) or black bottoms with any solid color top
- Closed-toe shoes required
- No outside branded t-shirts allowed
Additional Notes
- This role requires flexibility to float to other units if needed
- The position emphasizes working with adult and geriatric patients in a rehabilitation setting
- No call or overnight shifts required
Employer
Host Healthcare
231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Saint Joseph, MO
As a travel nurse in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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