Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Lebanon, MO, supporting hospital outpatient services. You will evaluate, treat, and educate patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and document outcomes in the electronic medical record.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Missouri physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Basic Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (BCPR) as indicated by client requirements.
• Experience working in outpatient hospital or clinic settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• Experience treating adults in outpatient orthopedics or musculoskeletal clinics preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in patient education, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 08:00–16:45.
• Weekly Schedule: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:45; Friday 08:00–15:30.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36.
• Work location: Outpatient clinic setting within a hospital system. Candidates may be expected to follow site-specific dress code (black scrubs).
• Flu vaccination required for travelers between November 1 and April 1 unless client-approved exemption is obtained.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We provide a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians starting the first day of assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 100% paid housing available for eligible travelers.
• Travel and license reimbursement options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions that improve patient function and quality of life. You will document progress and outcomes in the EMR, collaborate with physicians and other clinicians, and contribute to a patient-centered outpatient program serving surgical and nonsurgical populations.

Location Highlights

Lebanon, MO offers access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities within short drives. The city is approximately 30 miles from the Lake of the Ozarks and within an hour of Mark Twain National Forest, providing hiking, boating, and camping opportunities. Lebanon is near historic Route 66 attractions and sits along US Highway 66, offering local dining and cultural sites within a short commute. The area suits clinicians who prefer a suburban to small-city lifestyle with regional access to larger urban centers in southwest Missouri.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.