Outpatient Physical Therapist
Florissant, Missouri
Northwest HealthCare

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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

Job Description

• Work schedule options:

  • Five 8-hour days, or
  • Four 10-hour days
• Weekly schedule includes 14 evaluations; remaining time dedicated to treatments.
• Chart review time provided twice daily for 8-hour shifts, three times daily for 10-hour shifts (30 minutes each).
• Facility is a free-standing outpatient setting with one-on-one patient care.
• Evaluation appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes. Treatment sessions typically last 30 minutes, with some extending to 45 or 60 minutes depending on patient needs.
• Patient population: approximately 70% orthopedic, 30% neurological.
• Specialty programs include pelvic health, lymphedema, LSVT, chronic pain, and vestibular therapy.
• Multidisciplinary team includes PTs, PTAs, OTs, and SLPs.
• 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.
• Therapists will receive Epic electronic health record training during orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
• Physical Therapist with 0 years of experience (new graduates accepted)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Patient Care Focus

• One-on-one outpatient therapy.
• Variety of diagnoses with a focus on orthopedic and neurological conditions.
• Access to specialty therapy programs (pelvic health, lymphedema, LSVT, chronic pain, vestibular).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (including statewide and nationwide searches).
• Education verification required prior to start.
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start required and must remain valid throughout assignment.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • 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 compliance training and acknowledgment forms must be completed prior to start.
• Professional references required (two professional references preferred, supervisors within last year preferred).
• Employment application and unit-specific competency exams required.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• No floating or on-call duties.
• Business casual dress code.
• Orientation includes Epic training and additional charting time initially.

This position is ideal for physical therapists seeking outpatient travel assignments with a supportive orientation, specialty program exposure, and a structured schedule. New graduates and first-time travelers are welcome to apply.