Physical Therapist National Traveler - Kansas City, MO
Listed compensation
$120K - $145K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist – National Traveler (Journey by Upstream)
- Range: $120k - $145K
- Nationwide - Competitive salary + housing stipend & bonuses - Adventure + Stability
- Take Your PT Career on the Road — with the Security of Upstream Rehabilitation
- Tired of choosing between travel freedom and career stability?
- Now you don’t have to.
Join Journey by Upstream, our national travel physical therapy program designed for adventurous clinicians who want to explore new locations without sacrificing benefits, consistency, or career growth.
With over 1,200 outpatient clinics across 28 states, and 26+ respected regional brands like SERC Physical Therapy, BenchMark, Results, and Drayer, Upstream offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the country, grow your skills, and build your career — all with one trusted employer.
Why PTs Choose Journey by Upstream
- Exceptional total compensation package: Competitive salary + monthly non-taxed housing stipend & travel reimbursement
- Tiered assignment bonuses and productivity-based incentives
- Student loan repayment opportunities
- Paid Time Off, holidays, and paid relocation days between assignments
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance
- Structured onboarding, mentorship, and continuing education
- Advantages You Won’t Find with a Travel Agency
- Guaranteed full-time work – no risk of cancellations or lost hours
- Continuous insurance coverage between assignments, even during PTO
- One EMR and standardized systems across all Upstream clinics – no need to re-learn documentation each time
- Flexible assignment lengths: typically 13 weeks, with 6- or 12-month options available
- Career mobility – transition into a permanent location when you’re ready or keep exploring indefinitely
- What You’ll Do
- Develop personalized, evidence-based care plans
- Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
- Collaborate with local clinical teams and leaders across our brands
- Build meaningful connections in new communities
- Continue to learn and grow in a supportive, values-driven culture
- What You’ll Need
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Active or pending Physical Therapist license in applicable state(s)
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Combine your passion for outpatient orthopedics with your love for travel and new experiences. As part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, the nation’s largest dedicated outpatient rehab provider, you’ll enjoy the freedom of travel and the security of a full-time employer.
Join thousands of clinicians who are redefining what it means to love where you work.
Apply today to start your Journey.
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Click Here to Learn Even More About Upstream
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background, and geographic location of the clinic. Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver personalized, evidence-based care plans for patients in various outpatient clinic settings. Collaborate with local clinical teams to provide high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy across different communities.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires an active or pending Physical Therapist license in the applicable state(s).
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (235 salary observations; 969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Upstream Rehabilitation ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist National Traveler - Kansas City, MO at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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