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American Traveler

Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,520 per week

American Traveler, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63101

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American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physical Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 02/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience for an inpatient acute care hospital assignment. Responsibilities Position is based in a short-term acute care hospital with primary focus on inpatient care Therapy services are provided across medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and oncology units Monday through Friday day shifts, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with flexible start time up to 8:00 am Required to work one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during a 4-week period with a compensatory day off during that week Clinician may float within the full therapy service lines as needed No on-call shifts are required EMR system is Epic; experience may be required for certain units Primary responsibilities include assessments, patient/family education, documentation, and safety & injury prevention First-time travelers are accepted for this position Travelers must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility; local candidates are not accepted No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed within a 13-week contract No time off allowed in the first week of orientation Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as travelers Scrub color is black or grey Parking options and info will be provided during orientation Requirements Minimum of 1 year recent acute care physical therapy experience required Current state PT license required if applicable; pending state license considered for Illinois BLS certification required Strong communication skills and willingness to work with a variety of patient populations Experience with Epic EMR preferred or required for some departments Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-656435. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. xsgimln With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.