Travel Physical Therapist - $1,865 per week

Cross Country Allied; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a Travel Physical Therapist for inpatient care at a facility in Independence, Missouri. The role focuses on delivering inpatient therapy to acute care and rehabilitation patients, within a dynamic team.

The position requires Missouri licensure eligibility, acute care & rehabilitation experience, and the ability to work 40 hours per week on a dayshift schedule. Travel benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience in acute care or rehabilitation
• Degree eligible for licensure in Missouri

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient therapy for acute care and rehabilitation patients
• Conduct evaluations and treatments following clinical standards
• Collaborate with rehab technicians and multidisciplinary team

Skills

Acute care

Rehabilitation

Inpatient therapy

PT licensure

Education

Missouri licensure eligibility

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) position is based at a healthcare facility located in Independence, Missouri. This role involves providing inpatient therapy services in a well-equipped environment, supporting both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation patients. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Location: Independence, MO
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The schedule includes five 8-hour days from Monday to Friday, with one weekend every six weeks. Flexibility to adjust days off if working a weekend.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist, experience in acute care and rehabilitation, and at least 1 year of related work experience. Education requirements include a degree eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri. No minimum experience requirement is specified beyond 1 year.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with inpatient hospital populations, proficiency with inpatient documentation systems such as Meditech, and familiarity with safe patient handling equipment.
• Patient Care Responsibilities: Conduct evaluations and treatments for inpatient rehabilitation and acute care patients, adhering to established procedures and clinical standards.
• Dress Code: Eggplant-colored scrubs.
• Additional Information: The unit is staffed with rehab technicians, and the environment includes all normal rehab equipment alongside safe patient handling devices. The team may cover both acute care and rehabilitation units, emphasizing versatile clinical skills.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus