PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

Atrium Place Health & Rehab | St. Louis, MO

Rate: $55-65/hour

Vertical Health Services is hiring Physical Therapists to join our in-house therapy team in St. Louis, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with 16 rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location, no travel between buildings, and a recently updated facility with a new therapy gym and equipment.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload - orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility and functional independence
  • Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
  • Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
  • Use current equipment and modalities in our newly updated therapy gym

Why Work Here

  • Sign-on bonus (full-time)
  • One facility, zero travel between buildings
  • New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
  • In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
  • Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
  • Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Career development and advancement opportunities

What You'll Need

  • Active Physical Therapist license in Missouri (or eligibility)
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach

SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.

New to skilled nursing? Many PTs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.

Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.

Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with diverse needs including orthopedic and neurological conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to track patient progress.

Requirements

Must hold an active Physical Therapist license in Missouri or be eligible for licensure. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient-centered care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 21 employers

4
<$100k
4
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
60% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible Scheduling Options
Paid CEUs
Sign-on Bonus (Full-Time)
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities