Outpatient Physical Therapist
Florissant, Missouri
Northwest HealthCare

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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

Job Details

• Work schedule options:

  • Five 8-hour days, or
  • Four 10-hour days (typical shift: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Weekly schedule includes 14 evaluations; remaining time dedicated to treatments
• Chart review time included:

  • Twice daily for 30 minutes on 8-hour days
  • Three times daily for 30 minutes on 10-hour days
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Facility is a free-standing outpatient clinic with one-on-one patient care
• Evaluation appointments scheduled for 60 minutes
• Treatment sessions typically 30 minutes, with some 45 or 60 minutes depending on patient needs
• Patient population: approximately 70% orthopedic, 30% neurological
• Specialty programs available include pelvic health, lymphedema, LSVT, chronic pain, and vestibular therapy
• Multidisciplinary team includes PTs, PTAs, OTs, and SLPs
• Epic electronic health record training provided during orientation
• Orientation: 1.5 days hospital orientation + 1.5 days department orientation, followed by patient load start with additional charting time during first 1-2 weeks
• Dress code: Business casual

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Missouri state license accepted; pending state license allowed
• Must be willing to work outside a 75-mile local radius
• No on-call or floating requirements

Patient Care Focus

• One-on-one outpatient therapy
• Variety of diagnoses, primarily orthopedic and neurological
• Collaboration with orthopedic medical providers for referrals

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
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels, must be current 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 required and must be renewed annually
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and regulatory compliance education must be completed and updated annually
• Photo for badge required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)

References and History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem status

Orientation and Training

• Approximately 3 days of combined hospital and department orientation
• Epic EHR training provided
• Additional charting time during initial weeks

Additional Notes

• This is an outpatient physical therapy role with a focus on orthopedic and neurological patients
• No floating or on-call duties required
• Business casual dress code
• First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and physical therapists considering this travel contract position.