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

Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract) - Saint Louis, Missouri

Specialty

• Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services across various patient care areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology.
• Primary role involves inpatient patient care.
• Responsibilities include assessments, documentation, patient and family education, and safety & injury prevention.
• May float within scope to any therapy service line to meet facility needs.

Work 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.

Experience & Licensure

• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Must hold a valid state license (pending state license accepted).
• BLS certification required.
• Acute care experience and strong communication skills are essential.
• Desire to work with a variety of patient populations is important.

Floating & Local Rules

• Floating within therapy service lines is required.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.

Guaranteed Hours

• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Teaching hospital with Level Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 1259

Charting System

• EPIC

Required Skills & Special Requirements

• Acute care experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse patient populations

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• State Licensed Physical Therapist
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) with annual renewal
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents such as HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Compliance with regulatory education and training modules, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• No more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract.
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists may be required.
• Must complete all facility-specific onboarding and compliance documentation prior to start.

This position offers a structured schedule with weekend coverage requirements and the opportunity to work in a large, acute care teaching hospital with diverse patient populations. It requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to comprehensive compliance and credentialing standards.