Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab - $1,827 Per Week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri. Physical Therapist ~ Discipline: Therapy ~ Start Date: ASAP ~ Shift: 8 hours ~ Employment Type: Travel Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. Active Missouri Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment. Experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation required. This includes evaluations and treatment experience in hospital or inpatient rehab settings. Experience with safe patient handling equipment and standard rehabilitation equipment. Ability to work scheduled shifts and occasional floating between acute care and rehab units as needed. Must wear facility-required eggplant colored scrubs. Facility type: Hospital. Unit: Physical Therapy supporting both acute care and inpatient rehab (285 acute care beds, 16 inpatient rehab beds). Shift name: Days. Shift hours: . Scheduling: Five 8-hour days, Monday through Friday. One weekend every six weeks with ability to flex days when working the weekend. Unit support: Rehab tech available; unit secretarial support. Floating: May be required to cover both acute and rehab areas. The city is adjacent to Kansas City, approximately a 20–30 minute drive to downtown Kansas City cultural districts, the Power & Light District, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Independence is within 30–45 minutes of Truman Lake and the Missouri River waterfront for boating and fishing. Local options include historic sites such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square shopping and dining district, providing a blend of historic, suburban, and urban lifestyle choices. Public transit connections and regional highways offer commuting access across the Kansas City metropolitan area, supporting an urban-adjacent lifestyle with nearby parks, trails, and community events. We value your commitment to patient care. Weekly, on-time pay. ~ Full medical benefits and 401(k) options. ~24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email. ~ Referral bonuses. ~ Paid housing options and travel/license reimbursement may be available. Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Join as a travel Physical Therapist and receive professional stability and opportunities for growth. Recruiter will provide assignment specifics and available contract options. Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates. Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #441188. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Jackson Therapy Partners Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.