Job Title Travel Physical Therapist Location Independence, MO | Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab Schedule / Job Type Contract (12 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | One weekend rotation every 6 weeks with flex days available Key Responsibilities • Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings • Manage a patient caseload with ratios of approximately 12:1 in acute care and 4–5:1 in inpatient rehab • Utilize safe patient handling equipment and standard rehabilitation equipment in daily practice • Document patient care using the Meditech electronic documentation system • Float between acute care and rehabilitation units as needed to support staffing coverage Required Qualifications • Active Physical Therapist (PT) license — must be licensed and in good standing • Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings • Ability to work a rotating weekend schedule (approximately one weekend every 6 weeks) • Willingness to float between acute care and rehab units as operationally needed Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior experience with Meditech documentation system • Familiarity with safe patient handling equipment and protocols • Experience working alongside rehab technicians in a team-based care environment Why Join Us • Join a recognized department that celebrates staff contributions through employee appreciation programs including an Employee of the Month award and a hospital-wide Sunflower Award • Work within a well-equipped rehabilitation environment supported by rehab technicians and a collaborative care team