Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in Springfield, MO.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, amputations, or complex orthopedic conditions in an inpatient rehab or acute hospital setting.
• Utilize inpatient rehab equipment and settings, including patient lifts, monitored rooms, specialized beds, and high-tech therapy devices.

Requirements

• 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.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required prior to start.
• Inpatient rehabilitation and/or acute care experience.
• Prior experience treating stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, amputations, or complex orthopedic patients.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• CARF or Joint Commission accredited facility experience.
• Familiarity with stroke care units and brain-injury protocols.

Assignment Details

Facility type: Hospital (inpatient rehabilitation focus).

Clinical focus: Inpatient rehabilitation (stroke, brain/spinal cord injury, amputations, complex orthopedics).

Shift: Days (07:00–16:30).

Location Highlights

Springfield, MO offers a mix of urban and outdoor recreational opportunities within short drives. The city is about 30 miles from Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and roughly 90 miles from the Missouri Ozarks, providing hiking and river access within a two-hour drive. Springfield features the Discovery Center science museum and the Springfield Cardinals minor league baseball at Hammons Field within the urban core, about 5 to 10 minutes from many central neighborhoods. Commuting is typical of a midsize city, with Highway 65 and I-44 providing regional connections, and the Ozark Greenways trail system offering local walking and biking routes within 15 to 25 minutes of downtown. The area fits a suburban-to-urban lifestyle with accessible cultural venues such as the Gillioz Theatre and local craft breweries within city limits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid housing options.
• Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, professional growth, and placement options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Our team supports licensure and assignment logistics to focus your time on patient care.