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Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Ortho (FMLA Coverage)
Location: Smithville, MO
Job Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (FMLA Coverage)
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: November 10, 2025
Shift: 8-Hour Days | Monday–Friday
Hours: 36 hours/week guaranteed; up to 40 hours/week expected
Overtime: Daily OT after 24 hrs & Weekly OT after 40 hrs (pre-approval required)
On-Call: No
Float: No

Position Overview:
We are hiring a Travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment to cover a maternity leave at a well-established outpatient clinic. This is a highly supportive team environment, with a strong clinical culture. The role is ideal for PTs with orthopedic experience, but we are also open to new grads and first-time travelers who are ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:
Treat a primarily orthopedic patient population (at least 50% post-operative cases)

Maintain a productivity target of 60 visits/week, with 12–14 patients/day

Follow-up visits will be double-booked, requiring efficient time management

Complete documentation and care planning in accordance with clinic standards

Collaborate closely with clinic staff to ensure patient-centered care

Qualifications:
Active PT license in MO

Outpatient ortho experience preferred

Open to new graduates and first-time travelers

Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills

Why This Role?

Join a great team known for collaboration and support

Work in a structured, high-efficiency outpatient setting

Gain valuable experience while covering a planned 12-week maternity leave


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