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GHR HealthcareBridgeton, MOTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Bridgeton, MO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.36
Weekly
$2,065
Yearly (full-time)
$107,380
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
ASAP

This job pays about $57.36/hour — 20% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Missouri ($47.75/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in Missouri right now

  • 65 open Physical Therapist jobs in Missouri from 7 agencies, 5 of them in Bridgeton.
  • Pay in these listings: $28.85 – $67.94/hour, median $54.55/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in Missouri: $47.75/hour ($99,320/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($58.67/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Physical Therapist - Hospital Travel Assignment in Bridgeton, Missouri

Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Bridgeton, MO, just outside St. Louis. Join a hospital rehabilitation team for a 13-week assignment offering patient-focused care, a supportive clinical environment, and the chance to work with a diverse caseload.

Job Details

  • Position: Physical Therapist
  • Setting: Hospital Rehabilitation
  • Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Job
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Hours: 40 hours
  • Shift: Day shift
  • Shift Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990 - $2,140
  • Location: Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Metro Area: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Openings: 2

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Active, current state Physical Therapist license
  • BLS certification required prior to first shift
  • Strong clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills
  • Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
  • Ability to manage documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and professional standards

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Create functional treatment programs that support safe and effective return to mobility and community activities
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to address barriers to discharge and support care coordination
  • Complete patient and family education, including home exercise programs and equipment training
  • Manage individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions based on patient needs
  • Document evaluations, daily notes, goals, discharge planning, and billing accurately and promptly
  • Support student learning when assigned and contribute to a positive educational environment
  • Participate in professional development, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with state practice acts, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies
  • Promote a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self through consistent safety practices

Apply now for this Physical Therapist travel job in Bridgeton, Missouri and take your next step in hospital-based physical therapy care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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