Acute Care Physical Therapist
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches as applicable.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest related degree (cannot pend at start).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel of substances.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • 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) with annual renewal; facial hair must allow proper fit.
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene and fingernail policies, dress code policy, and regulatory compliance education (annual quiz with 80% passing score).
• Badge photo meeting facility standards (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Employment application and professional references (two required, supervisors preferred).
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 75 miles radius are not accepted.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• Return to work restrictions: no more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract.
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Facility is a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with level 1 trauma designation and 1259 staffed beds.
• Parking options available with monthly passes (details provided during orientation).

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced acute care trauma environment.
• Strong documentation, patient/family education, and safety/injury prevention skills are essential.