Embark on an exciting journey as a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Saint Joseph, Missouri, where your clinical expertise and compassionate approach can empower patients to move with confidence and independence. This specialty-focused role places you at the heart of rehabilitation, guiding restorative journeys with evidence-based techniques, tailored exercise programs, and patient education that unlocks lasting outcomes. You’ll collaborate with licensed PTs, therapists, and support staff to implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adapt care to each individual’s goals. As you practice in diverse settings—from outpatient clinics to inpatient units and community-based programs—you’ll broaden your clinical perspective, refine your assessment skills, and advance your professional versatility. In addition to the impact you’ll have on patients, you’ll discover Missouri’s unique charm: rolling hills, scenic river bluffs, and vibrant small towns, paired with welcoming communities and a slower pace that invites you to unwind after meaningful days of care. Missouri’s landscapes—from the Missouri River winds to vineyard country—offer opportunities to explore, recharge, and savor regional cuisine, live music, and outdoor adventures that complement a rewarding clinical career.

Location benefits: Saint Joseph combines a friendly, family-centered vibe with convenient access to larger urban hubs, ensuring a high quality of life and affordable living. You can enjoy safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving local culture, all while advancing your skills in a supportive travel environment. For clinicians who crave variety, this assignment can open pathways across multiple locations in the United States, delivering enriching experiences that broaden your professional network and resilience. Embrace the chance to experience different patient populations, clinic workflows, and interdisciplinary teamwork, while still anchoring in a community that feels like home. The travel model provides flexibility while maintaining a stable rhythm of patient care, mentorship, and ongoing education, underpinned by a network of experienced colleagues and coordinators dedicated to your success.

Role specifics and benefits: In this role you’ll deliver essential physical therapy assistant support under licensed PT supervision, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, proprioceptive activities, manual therapy modalities, and functional training for daily living tasks. You’ll help administer, monitor, and modify treatment plans, record progress notes, communicate with the PT team, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs to maximize results. This is a prime opportunity for professional growth within the Physical Therapy Assistant specialty, with potential avenues to deepen expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric care, or neuro-rehabilitation, depending on site needs and your interests. You’ll gain access to competitive benefits, including a welcome bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of contract extensions that align with your longer-term career goals. You’ll also benefit from robust support, including 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, a dedicated travel care team, and a wide range of on-demand clinical resources to keep you confident and capable across settings. Weekly pay ranges from $1,680 to $1,800, reflecting your experience, location, and the scope of responsibilities, with opportunities to discuss scheduling, caseload, and assignment duration during the hiring process. While the position highlights a weeks-based assignment structure, flexibility exists to accommodate peak patient needs and your personal planning, with the potential for extension based on performance and site requirements.

Company values: Our partner organization is committed to empowering its staff through transparent communication, ongoing professional development, and a culture that prioritizes well-being, collaboration, and mutual respect. You’ll find a pathway for advancement, mentorship from seasoned PTs and support staff, and a welcoming environment where your contributions are valued and your professional goals are supported. The emphasis on teamwork, quality patient outcomes, and employee well-being creates a workplace where you can grow steadily while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Call to action: If you’re ready to bring high-quality physical therapy support to patients while exploring new places and expanding your clinical horizons, apply now to join a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth. This Missouri Saint Joseph assignment begins February 9, 2026, with weekly pay between $1,680 and $1,800 and assignment durations described as weeks, with the possibility of extensions to align with your career plan. Note that hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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