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
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services across multiple patient care areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology.
• Primary role involves inpatient patient care.
• May float within therapy service lines as needed.
• Work 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 requirements.
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted.
• Pending state license accepted.
• Return to office restrictions: No more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract.

Requirements

• Licensure: State Licensed Physical Therapist. Pending state license accepted.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year required. First-time travelers accepted.
• Skills:

  • Acute care experience required.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability and desire to work with a variety of patient populations.
  • Competency in assessments, documentation, patient/family education, and safety & injury prevention.

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Level Trauma designation.
• Total staffed beds: 1259.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub colors: Black or Gray.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest relevant degree required before start.
• Professional license primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and be valid throughout assignment.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Background checks and state-specific searches as required by Missouri and Illinois regulations.

Additional Notes

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including medication and oncology competency if applicable.
• May be required to complete crisis prevention or management of assaultive behavior certifications depending on unit.
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start.

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 acute care skills and flexibility to float within therapy services.