Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide physical therapy services across diverse patient care areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology.
• Primary role is inpatient acute care with a focus on level 1 trauma acute care patients.
• Floating within therapy service lines may be required to meet facility needs.

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.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri (pending state license accepted).
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience

• 1 year of specialty experience in level 1 trauma acute care physical therapy.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Compliance and 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 required.
• Education verification of highest related degree required before start.
• Professional license primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel, must remain valid throughout assignment.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire must be completed prior to start and updated annually.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required, including documentation, patient/family education, and safety & injury prevention competencies.

Additional Requirements

• Must adhere to a 75-mile local radius rule; local candidates are not accepted.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• No more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract period.
• Parking options available (monthly passes).
• Badge photo required within 6 months of start date.

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references required; supervisors within the last year preferred.
• Performance evaluations may be requested upon completion of assignment.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital with level 1 trauma designation.
• Total staffed beds: 1259.
• Electronic medical record system: EPIC.

Summary

This travel Physical Therapist role in an acute care hospital requires at least 1 year of level 1 trauma acute care experience, a valid PT license, and BLS certification. The position offers a weekday day shift with occasional weekend coverage and involves working with diverse patient populations in a high-acuity setting. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific policies is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome.