Travel Physical Therapist Job in Independence, MO | Days (5x8)
Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO
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Physical Therapy in Independence, MO
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$2,010
Setting
Contact for details
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
12 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapist job in Independence, MO with Advantis Medical is a 12-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Centerpoint Medical Center. This role pays $2,010 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center
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Location: Independence, MO 64057 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 12 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Setting: Contact for details
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
- Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
- Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
- Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.
Centerpoint Medical Center — Independence, MO
Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, combines emergency and specialty hospital care with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The HCA Midwest Health campus includes a connected outpatient services center alongside the hospital.
- The inpatient rehabilitation unit provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, with physician oversight and nursing supervision for patients who need hospital-level recovery care. Read More
- The unit serves people recovering from surgery, stroke, heart attack, trauma and other serious conditions, using plans based on individual recovery goals.
- A simulation apartment supports practice with everyday tasks. The unit's rehabilitation environment also includes a fitness center and virtual reality fitness technology.
- Outpatient physical therapy options include aquatic therapy, manual therapy and joint mobilization, with treatment selected according to each patient's care plan.
- Other hospital services include emergency trauma care, treatment for brain and spine disorders, and orthopedic programs covering joint replacement and sports medicine.
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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Jobs Near Independence, MO
What productivity and caseload do travel PT jobs expect?
Expectations vary more by setting than by employer. Outpatient clinics may track patients per day, SNFs often use productivity targets, acute care combines visits with discharge planning, and home health may use visit or point systems. Ask for the actual target and ramp-up expectations before accepting.
Will I supervise PTAs on a travel PT assignment?
Frequently, yes. Some facilities pair travel PTs with one or more PTAs, so the role may include plans of care, reassessments, delegation, and supervision in addition to your own caseload. Ask how many PTAs you will supervise and what the state, setting, payer, and facility require.
Will the PT Compact cover this Missouri travel contract?
Yes—Missouri is a full PT Compact member, and its jurisprudence step is front-loaded: Missouri jurisprudence is required for the initial compact privilege only. Therapists seeking full Missouri licensure apply through the MOPRO system under the Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists. Visit the Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists for current requirements and application steps.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Physical Therapy job in Independence
- Get complete details in our physical therapy license guide.
- Discover live physical therapist salary data for travel assignments.
- Find the right travel PT housing for your assignment.
- Get complete details on physical therapy continuing education.
Explore Independence, MO
Independence, MO, has a historic town square where a coffee stop or lunch can become part of exploring the city's past. Local outpatient physical therapy includes cancer and vestibular rehabilitation. Beyond the presidential landmarks, the Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate preserves a more domestic view of local history. Most of the last resident family's furnishings remain in the house, giving a guided tour a sense of how its rooms were used. The surrounding park-like grounds leave space for a slower stroll afterward. For travelers getting established, the Square's shops and restaurants offer another reason to return downtown between sightseeing trips. A visit can be as simple as browsing a local store and finding a familiar place for lunch.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Physical Therapy · Independence, MO · $2,010 /wk