American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Physical Therapist
- Discipline : Therapy
- Start Date : 01 / 12 / 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 a short-term acute care hospital assignment.
Responsibilities
Work in a 285-bed short-term acute care hospitalCoverage includes floors such as ICU, step down, oncology, medical, surgical, neuro / tele, and ortho unitsDay shift schedule, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and possible holiday coverageNo floating outside of assigned acute care unitsEPIC is used for charting, and experience may be required for certain unitsPrimary responsibilities include providing therapeutic treatments across multiple hospital settingsFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyScrub color is pewterNo on-call requirementOrientation modules are completed pre-start, with up to 16 hours of compensationParking is provided at no costPermanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travelerTravelers may remain on assignment for up to 18 months, then must take a 3-month breakRequirements
Current Physical Therapy (PT) license required if applicableMinimum 1 year of acute hospital experience required across various inpatient unitsBLS certification requiredEPIC EMR experience required for certain unitsAbility to handle multi-unit coverage and provide daily treatmentsMust reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility; local candidates not acceptedUp to 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientationValid state license required at the time of considerationBenefits
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and DiscountsAmerican Traveler Job ID #P-647964. 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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.