Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Clinton, MO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Care Career to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Clinton, Missouri, 64735!

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Physical Therapist

Location : Clinton, Missouri (patient home visits required)

Note : Need coverage for Henry and St. Clair counties

Salary : $85,500 - $100,000

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Compensation : $55-$64 per point (Approx. $85,500-$100,000 annually)

Mileage Reimbursement : $0.45 / mile (excluding commute to / from home)

Job Overview :

The Registered Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes as ordered by a physician. This role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, supervision of staff, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to help patients restore or maintain optimal physical function.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

Provide therapeutic interventions (exercise, massage, heat, water, light, electricity) to relieve pain, restore function, and optimize performance.

Educate patients and families on therapy programs, mobility aids, and equipment use.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, paraprofessionals, and Home Health Aides.

Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and patient responses within required timeframes.

Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning.

Ensure compliance with physician orders, agency policies, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (approved by AMA & APTA).

Current State of Missouri PT license or registration.

Minimum of 1 year of institutional or home health experience.

Ability to drive and access patient homes.

Must meet physical requirements : lifting / carrying up to 30 lbs, occasional patient transfers up to 250 lbs.

Criminal background, OIG, and National Sex Registry clearance required.

Current CPR certification.

Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Benefits :

Opportunity to provide one-on-one patient care in a home health setting.

Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment.

Ongoing training, staff meetings, and in-service programs.

Participation in patient care planning and discharge processes.

Access to company-provided physical therapy and medical equipment.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Allied)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• PT / PTA - Skills
• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapy Exam

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