Acute Care Physical Therapist
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services across various patient care areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology.
• Primary role involves inpatient patient care.
• Responsibilities include assessments, documentation, patient/family education, and safety & injury prevention.
• Floating within therapy service lines as needed.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (start time flexible up to 8:00 AM).
• Required to work one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks, with a compensatory day off during that week.
• No on-call required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Must have current state license (pending state license accepted).
• Certifications required: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Acute care experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to work with diverse patient populations are essential.
• Must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Black or Gray

Work Restrictions & Guarantees

• No more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract (cancelled shifts must be full length).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, EFM, and others as applicable by unit
• State License verification (primary source verification required)
• IV Certification required for LPN/LVN if applicable (Missouri facilities)

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• State-specific searches (Missouri and Illinois) as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95) annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations: Tdap, TB testing or questionnaire, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with exemptions limited in certain units)
• Drug testing within 1 year, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, Dress Code Policies (must review and sign prior to start)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Other Requirements

• Employment application and professional references (2 required)
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start (Oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• MO FCSR Worker Registration Form for certain clinical areas (time sensitive)

Additional Notes

• Parking passes available for monthly purchase (various lots, prices vary).
• Candidate must adhere to all facility policies and complete required training prior to start.
• Floating may be required within therapy service lines but not to sister facilities.

This position offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours and the opportunity to work in a large, acute care teaching hospital with diverse patient populations. It requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.