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

Travel Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Weekdays, 5 days per week

  • Option 1: 5 x 8-hour shifts
  • Option 2: 3 x 9-hour shifts, 1 x 5-hour shift, 1 x 8-hour shift
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Hours: None
• Call Requirements: None

Licensure & Certifications

• Current PT License eligible for or licensed in Missouri
• CPR/BLS and ACLS (AHA only) required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience with orthopedic experience
• New graduates may be considered if they have completed at least 1 travel rotation
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Skills & Patient Population

• Manual Therapy experience required
• Patient population: Geriatric Orthopedics, Post-Operative and Non-Operative
• Typical patient sessions: 45 minutes one-on-one, approximately 52 patients per week
• Equipment used: Traction, Basic Rehab Equipment
• EMR system: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations including patient history, motor/sensory function, functional mobility, gait, endurance, and develop patient-centered treatment plans
• Provide treatments including therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, hot packs, electrical stimulation, whirlpool), manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, wound care, orthotic/prosthetic management
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and document care thoroughly
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, equipment use, and follow-up care
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards
• Participate in professional development and provide supervision for students during clinical rotations
• Support process improvement and patient outcome monitoring

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Patient care may involve heavy lifting, bending, standing
• Physical requirements include pushing up to 40 lbs, pulling 60 lbs, gripping 50 lbs, pinching 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Must demonstrate competency with therapy equipment and office technology

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 - April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• Dress code: Black pants and collared shirt; no shorts or open-toed shoes

Facility Highlights

• Recognized for high safety and quality standards
• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• High patient satisfaction focus with innovative care

Summary

This travel PT role offers a structured outpatient orthopedic therapy position with a reputable hospital system in Springfield, MO. It requires at least 1 year of PT experience with orthopedic skills or a new graduate with travel rotation experience. The position emphasizes manual therapy skills, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a supportive environment.