Travel Physical Therapist - $2,406 per week

About the role

American Traveler seeks a travel Physical Therapist for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) position in Mound City, Missouri. The role requires at least one year of PT experience in a long‑term care or rehab setting; new graduates with Level II clinical experience are also considered. The assignment starts October 12, 2026, lasts 13 weeks, and involves 40 hours per week on day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient progress and outcomes.
• Administer manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, modalities, and wound care as needed.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers regarding physical disorders.
• Document all treatment and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system.
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
• May supervise physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, and/or students.
• Maintain adherence to APTA and state practice standards, code of conduct, and ethics.
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience.
• LTC or rehab setting experience required.
• Missouri state license required (compact license accepted).
• New graduates considered if they have completed Level II clinical experience (not just Level I observation).
• One professional reference required for consideration.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective day one.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Substantial housing stipends.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Access to in‑house clinicians.

Schedule

Day shift, 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday (5×8 hrs, 40 hrs/wk). Start time flexible between 6 AM and 10 AM, but must remain consistent and be communicated with the Director of Rehab. No weekend or on‑call requirements.