Travel Physical Therapist - Long Term Care

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Housing stipends

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a Skilled Nursing Facility focused on Long Term Care and Rehabilitation. The role involves evaluating patients, creating and adjusting treatment plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

You will perform manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, wound care, and provide education to patients and families. This position offers a 40-hour week with day shifts and housing stipends; a tax-free stipend is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience in LTC or Rehab settings with at least one professional reference.
• New graduates with Level II clinical experience considered.
• Compact license accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and modify treatment plans.
• Administer manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and wound care.
• Evaluate patient progress and document outcomes.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Communicate with the healthcare team.
• Supervise assistants and students; participate in meetings and trainings.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

PT experience

LTC experience

License awareness

Professional references

Education

MO license (or compact license)

Job description

Role

Travel Physical Therapist in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting, specializing in Long Term Care and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and modify treatment plans; administer manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and wound care; evaluate patient progress; document outcomes; provide patient, family, and caregiver education; communicate with healthcare team; supervise assistants and students; participate in meetings and trainings; ensure compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience, LTC or Rehab setting experience, MO license (if applicable), and at least one professional reference. New graduates with Level II clinical experience considered. Compact license accepted.

Key Duties

• Conduct patient evaluations, develop evidence-based care plans, deliver therapy services, monitor progress, and ensure proper documentation. Provide consultation and discharge summaries, and adhere to ethical and professional standards.

Additional Details

40-hour week, day shifts, no weekends or on-call required, up to 5 days of requested time off.

Compensation includes a tax-free stipend.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• housing stipends

Support is available through 24/7 access to clinicians and dedicated recruiters.