Acute Care Hospital Physical Therapist
St Peters, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Saint Peters Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Peters, Missouri
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital

Position Details

• Schedule:

  • PT Days, 4x10 hour shifts (08:30 AM - 07:00 PM), Tuesday through Friday
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required
  • Full weekend every 6 weeks with a flex day before and after to maintain 40 hours/week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Float Requirement: Yes, float between Saint Peters and Progress West as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles from facility)
• On-Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Valid state license
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Special Skills/Areas:

  • Cardiopulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Outpatient Clinic
  • Techniques including AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, skin integrity, strength testing, breathing techniques
  • Patient care skills: assessment, discharge planning, evaluation, goal setting (short and long term), plan of care, reassessments, time management
  • Equipment familiarity: crutches, gait belt, rolling walker, sliding boards, standard walker, supplemental oxygen, traction table
  • Conditions treated: ankle sprains, degenerative disc/joint disease, frozen shoulder, hip fractures, low back pain, lumbar traction, osteoarthritis, post-op surgeries (cervical, shoulder, spinal), sciatica, spinal conditions, total hip/knee replacement
  • Neurological conditions: dementia/Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke rehabilitation
  • Modalities: cervical traction, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, moist heat
  • Patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, abuse recognition (physical, sexual, psychological)
• Special Requirements: Orthopedics, neurology, general weakness, pain management
• Advanced Training Therapists Available: LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s, vestibular, pelvic floor (not required)

Work Environment & Policies

• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Code: Tan scrub bottoms/pants and black scrub tops
• Parking: Free
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Education verification of highest degree related to profession (no pending at start)
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI/MAB as applicable by unit
  • State license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
  • IV certification for LPN/LVN if applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., oncology for Med Surg-Oncology)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test (annual renewal)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB testing (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with boosters or declinations as applicable)
  • Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene and fingernail policies, dress code policy, float attestation if applicable
  • Regulatory compliance education completed annually via WorkRamp
  • Badge photo and Aya Healthcare badge required
• Additional:

  • Employment application and skills checklist required
  • MO FCSR Worker Registration Form for certain clinical areas (time sensitive)

Summary

This is a travel Physical Therapist contract position in an acute care hospital setting requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and current BLS and state licensure. The role involves a 4-day 10-hour shift schedule with weekend rotations every 6 weeks and requires floating between facilities. Candidates must be located at least 75 miles away from the facility and cannot be first-time travelers. The position demands a broad skill set across multiple therapy areas including orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology, with comprehensive compliance and documentation requirements.