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Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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

Job Description

Inpatient/Acute Care Physical Therapist
Shift options: 5 days x 8 hours or 4 days x 10 hours (day shifts)
Start time flexible between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM
Every Other Week (EOW) coverage schedule is negotiable

Required Qualifications

Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

Valid Driver’s License or State ID
Background checks including national criminal, state, county, SSN trace, sex offender, and federal exclusions
Education verification with official transcript or diploma
Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
Drug screen within 30 days of start (not required annually)
Immunizations and health requirements including:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with follow-up if positive)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
- Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)
Fit mask testing completed onsite
Professional references (2) within 3 years of start
Employment application and skills checklist required
Verification of most recent employer
Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start

Certifications & Competencies

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (verify if applicable)
Medication and competency exams as applicable
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually
Pass/fail testing for dysrhythmia/EKG as applicable (not typically required for PT but may be facility-specific)

Additional Notes

Locals within a 50-mile radius may be considered at a reduced rate
Coverage schedule and shift start times are flexible and negotiable
This is a travel/contract position suitable for both first-time travelers and experienced travel therapists

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri with flexible scheduling and comprehensive compliance requirements.