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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 12-week travel assignment in an acute care and inpatient rehab setting in Independence, MO.
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285-bed acute care hospital with a 16-bed inpatient rehab unit
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Physical Therapy department covering both acute care and inpatient rehab
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Patient ratios: 12:1 in acute care, 4-5:1 in inpatient rehab
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Rehab tech support available on unit
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Safe patient handling equipment and standard rehab equipment provided
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Meditech used for documentation
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Schedule: 5 eight-hour days, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with 1 weekend every 6 weeks
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Flex days off available when working a weekend
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No on-call requirements
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May be required to float between acute care and rehab
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Active PT license required (Missouri license required if applicable)
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
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Must have active practice within the last 6 months in the PT role
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Acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience required
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Experience with Meditech preferred
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Two professional references required for Missouri placements
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Primary responsibilities include patient evaluations and treatments across acute care and inpatient rehab settings
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Eggplant-colored scrubs are required
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Department recognizes staff through an Employee of the Month program and a hospital-wide Sunflower Award
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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This is a 12-week travel contract
