Acute Care Physical Therapist
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist for a short-term acute care hospital setting. The role involves working across multiple units including ICU, Step down, Oncology, Medical, Surgical, Neuro/Telemetry, and Orthopedics. Treatments are provided daily (QD treatments).

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist (higher value confirmed)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Environment

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Occasional weekend shifts required
• No on-call duties
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Acute hospital setting with diverse patient populations
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must hold a valid Missouri Physical Therapist license (Primary source verification required)

Special Skills & Preferences

• Required skills: Telephone communication, supported units
• Preferred experience: Emergency Room (ER), ICU, Medical Surgical units

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 285

Compliance & Background 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 degree related to profession
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire must be completed prior to start

Competency & Skills Verification

• Unit-specific competency exams required annually
• Oncology competency exam required for Med Surg-Oncology unit
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable for Missouri

Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• Parking is free
• Scrub color: Pewter
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

This position offers a comprehensive acute care experience with a focus on diverse patient populations and requires adherence to strict compliance and credentialing standards.