School Physical Therapist - $45 per hour

Supplemental Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 57,170 - 61,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Discounted CEU courses

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapist for a local contract role. The position involves evaluating students and developing therapy programs within a school environment. Ideal candidates should hold a Missouri Physical Therapist License and have collaboration skills. Competitive pay rates of $41.50 - $44.50 per hour are offered along with a $3,000 assignment bonus. Additional benefits include full medical insurance and a retirement savings program.

Qualifications

• Must have a Missouri Physical Therapist License.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Experience with pediatrics or school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students and determine eligibility for therapy services.
• Develop and implement educational and therapy programs.
• Collect therapy data and maintain accurate student records.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Missouri Physical Therapist License

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a School Services Physical Therapist for a local contract job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Description

Supplemental Health Care is working with a school district in St. Louis, Missouri to hire Physical Therapists. For more than 40 years, we’ve specialized in helping healthcare professionals find the assignments that best fit their current needs and long‑term career goals. Whether you’re just starting out, have been a working PT for years, or you’re looking to change settings as a Physical Therapist, we’d love to get to know you and talk about the options we have available.

School-Based Physical Therapist Contract Details

• $41.50 - $44.50 per hour
• 42-week contracts
• $3,000 assignment bonus available *conditions apply; ask recruiter for details
• Develop and implement educational and therapy programs based on evaluation results
• Evaluates students to identify needs and determine eligibility for therapy services
• Collect therapy data, maintain accurate student records, and monitor progress toward student goals
• Work collaboratively and communicate with school interdisciplinary team and student guardians
• May be asked to travel between school locations
• May be asked to supervise assistants

What We Offer

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Qualifications

• Missouri Physical Therapist License
• American Heart Association BLS
• Prior experience with pediatrics or in a school setting is preferred but not required

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1464029. Pay package is based on 6 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist - School

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world‑class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All‑Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Discount program
• Health savings account