Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab
Independence, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,002/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel Physical Therapist
Location
Independence, Missouri
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 12-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | One weekend every six weeks | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Manage a patient caseload with ratios of approximately 12:1 in acute care and 4–5:1 in inpatient rehab
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Utilize safe patient handling equipment and standard rehabilitation equipment as appropriate
- Float between acute care and rehabilitation units as needed to support staffing coverage
- Participate in scheduled weekend rotations approximately once every six weeks, with flex days available
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Missouri or compact eligibility
- Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience
- Experience in both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation systems
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel therapy assignment experience
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation platform
- Experience working in a hospital setting with 200+ beds
Why Join Us
- Join a recognized facility that values its staff through department-level and hospital-wide employee recognition programs
- Work alongside a dedicated rehabilitation team supported by rehab technicians and safe patient handling resources
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
Independence, MO
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