Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 09/07/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) position is based at a healthcare facility located in Independence, Missouri. This role involves providing inpatient therapy services in a well-equipped environment, supporting both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation patients. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality patient care.
Job Details:
Location: Independence, MO
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The schedule includes five 8-hour days from Monday to Friday, with one weekend every six weeks. Flexibility to adjust days off if working a weekend.
Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist, experience in acute care and rehabilitation, and at least 1 year of related work experience. Education requirements include a degree eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri. No minimum experience requirement is specified beyond 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with inpatient hospital populations, proficiency with inpatient documentation systems such as Meditech, and familiarity with safe patient handling equipment.
Patient Care Responsibilities: Conduct evaluations and treatments for inpatient rehabilitation and acute care patients, adhering to established procedures and clinical standards.
Dress Code: Eggplant-colored scrubs.
Additional Information: The unit is staffed with rehab technicians, and the environment includes all normal rehab equipment alongside safe patient handling devices. The team may cover both acute care and rehabilitation units, emphasizing versatile clinical skills.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-31
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1275567. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Independence, MO
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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