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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 28, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with an active Missouri PTA license and 1+ year of experience for a 13-week day shift contract in an outpatient therapy department in Festus, MO.
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Outpatient physical therapy department within an acute care hospital setting
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Multidisciplinary department also servicing occupational and speech therapy
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Patient population primarily consists of adults with diagnoses including orthopedics, ortho surgical, pain management, neurological conditions, and sports medicine
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All therapy is provided 1:1 with no double-booking of patients
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Standard treatment sessions are 30 minutes, with flexibility based on patient needs
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Uses Epic EMR
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Day shift, 5x8 schedule
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Weekend hours as per facility needs
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Floating required as needed
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Holiday coverage on a rotating basis
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Active PTA license in Missouri required; license required if applicable
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Minimum 1 year of recent PTA experience required
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No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
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Flu vaccination required from November 1 through April 1; declinations/exceptions must be client approved
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documentation of scheduled renewal is provided
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Productivity expectation is 80% patient care time per shift
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Supportive department with a team ranging from newer graduates to experienced therapists
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Black scrubs required; no other attire is acceptable
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Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate
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Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
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The facility received an A grade in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade
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Located approximately 45 minutes from St. Louis, MO
