Travel Physical Therapist
Saint 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 in a level 1 trauma hospital setting.
• May float within therapy service lines as needed.

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 required.

Required Qualifications

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

Experience

• 1 year of specialty experience in level 1 trauma acute care required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Education verification of highest related degree required.
• Professional license primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel.
• 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 (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire must be completed prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually.

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position.
• No floating to sister facilities required.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Parking options available with monthly passes (cost varies).
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Facility is a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with level 1 trauma designation and 1259 staffed beds.
• Scrub colors allowed: Black or Gray.

References & History

• Two professional references required; supervisors within the last year preferred.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist must be submitted.
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for contract extensions.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity trauma center with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.