Travel Physical Therapist Job
Physical Therapist | Lewistown, Missouri, United States | Start 05/04/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,166–$2,230 per week | Guaranteed hours: none | Shift: 5x8 days | Setting: Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) – Travel assignment
This travel PT role is located in a long-term care setting. The assignment begins May 4, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. The schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, with times that may be flexible as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation. The position follows AHSA's clinical interview process, with outreach typically within hours and rapid decisions.
Key Highlights
- 13-week travel contract in a CCRC setting in Lewistown, MO
- Schedule: 5x8 days; hours may be flexible as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation
- Weekly pay: $2,166–$2,230 per week
- New graduates accepted with Level II fieldwork/experience (not limited to Level I observation)
- AHSA clinical interview process; decisions typically made the same day or by the next business day
- Missouri PT license required; LTC/Rehab experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care; develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical standards
- Administer interventions as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; wound care
- Assess patient progress and adjust treatments; document outcomes in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical requirements
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders; coordinate discharge planning
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
- Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students; participate in required meetings and trainings; ensure regulatory and ethical practice
- Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system; maintain patient records according to policy; record treatment minutes accurately
- Obtain necessary equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements as needed
Requirements
- Missouri State Physical Therapist license – Required
- Minimum 1 year of PT experience – Required
- LTC or Rehab experience – Required
- New graduates accepted with Level II fieldwork/experience (not Level I observation) – Allowed
- Ability to work in a long-term care/rehabilitation setting; ability to supervise PTAs and rehab aides/students
Benefits and Support
- 13-week contract term
- Assignment support and travel coordination
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruiter and the healthcare staffing team
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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