Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient - $2,505 per week

Cross Country Allied; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Physical Therapist for outpatient services in Saint Louis, Missouri. The selected clinician will treat adolescents to geriatric patients in a clinic setting, focusing on orthopedics, back and neck pain, and postoperative care.

The position runs 13 weeks, with 40 hours per week, mostly day shifts (8 hours). Travel assignments include housing options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Missouri PT license or compact eligibility required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year PT experience.
• Proficiency in orthopedic eval and treatment, gait and balance, pain assessment and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Address general orthopedics, back and neck pain, and postoperative care.
• Deliver treatment plans, reassess progress, and discharge planning.

Skills

Orthopedic evaluation

Therapeutic exercise

Gait and balance training

Pain assessment

Patient and family education

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Postoperative care

Education

Missouri physical therapy license or compact eligibility

Tools

Epic electronic charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 02/22/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Outpatient Creve Coeur, Missouri. The physical therapist will provide outpatient rehabilitation services for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a clinic setting. The role focuses on general orthopedics, low back pain, cervical pain, postoperative shoulder conditions, total knee arthroplasty, balance, and fall-related care.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Missouri physical therapy license or compact eligibility; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1 year of physical therapy experience; clinical proficiency in orthopedic evaluation and treatment, therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, pain assessment, patient and family education, treatment planning, reassessment, discharge planning, and postoperative care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic electronic charting.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the clinician schedule discussed during the selection process.
• Additional Information: The position involves an average daily patient load of 8 and serves adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical services include treatment for ankle sprains, cervical conditions, degenerative joint and disc conditions, extremity injuries, frozen shoulder, gait impairments, hip fractures and injuries, knee conditions, osteoarthritis, spinal conditions, sports injuries, total hip replacement, total knee arthroplasty, and postoperative cervical, spinal, and shoulder procedures. Available equipment includes a Biodex isokinetic system and traction table. Business‑casual attire is required.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1341147. 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 OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

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