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Travel PTA

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American Traveler

Festus, MO (In Person)

$76,598 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Job Description

Travel
PTA 4.0 4.0
out of 5 stars Festus, MO $1,473.04 a week - Contract American Traveler 109 reviews $1,473.04 a week -
Contract Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 5x8hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Jun 28, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with an active Missouri PTA license and 1+ year of experience for a 13-week day shift contract in an outpatient therapy department in Festus, MO. Details Outpatient physical therapy department within an acute care hospital setting Multidisciplinary department also servicing occupational and speech therapy Patient population primarily consists of adults with diagnoses including orthopedics, ortho surgical, pain management, neurological conditions, and sports medicine All therapy is provided 1:1 with no double-booking of patients Standard treatment sessions are 30 minutes, with flexibility based on patient needs Uses Epic EMR Day shift, 5x8 schedule Weekend hours as per facility needs Floating required as needed Holiday coverage on a rotating basis Requirements Active PTA license in Missouri required; license required if applicable Minimum 1 year of recent PTA experience required No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted Flu vaccination required from November 1 through April 1; declinations/exceptions must be client approved Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documentation of scheduled renewal is provided Additional Information Productivity expectation is 80% patient care time per shift Supportive department with a team ranging from newer graduates to experienced therapists Black scrubs required; no other attire is acceptable Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required The facility received an A grade in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade Located approximately 45 minutes from St. Louis, MO