Therapists seeking to join PEG in either full-time or part-time postions frequently ask:

Q: How much experience do your therapists have?

A: PEG Therapists has a highly experienced team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) who have additional specialty skills in areas including: cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, lymphedema, fall prevention, vestibular training, outpatient orthopedics, pool therapy and pediatrics. Many PEG therapists have advanced degrees, including doctorates, while many others have healthcare management experience. Additionally, we have therapists available with licenses to practice in both Missouri and Illinois.

Q: Do you offer benefits? If so, what?
A: We offer benefits to full-time employees who work a minimum of 32 hours per week. Our benefits include: 

• health and dental insurance
• short term disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401K plan
• continuing education fund
• professional liability insurance
• therapist referral program

Q: Do you guarantee full-time hours?
A: As with all healthcare staffing firms, PEG Therapists does not guarantee full-time work simply because patient volume at healthcare organizations are constantly in flux – as their needs change, our staffing of their facility changes. Our goal, though, is to always keep PEG therapists as busy as they'd like to be! We attract experienced, energetic, dynamic professionals who thrive in our caring environment, enjoying scheduling flexibility, a wide range of therapy opportunities and a commitment to supporting ongoing skills development. We match therapists' availability and expertise to available assignments. Our therapists are compensated hourly – at a higher rate than the industry average in the area – and are paid for the time that they work.

Q: What facilities/types of settings do you have contracts with?
A: PEG Therapists has been serving the St. Louis regional healthcare community with therapist staffing coverage longer than any other staffing company in the area. As a result, the healthcare organizations we serve include all of the major hospital systems, sports medicine clinics, long-term and skilled care facilities, rehab networks, school systems, government agencies and home healthcare providers.

Q: How much time off can I have?
A: PEG Therapists offers extensive scheduling flexibility, so requested time off is at the therapists' discretion. Details should be arranged with PEG Therapists staffing coordinators.

Q: Do I need my own Professional Liability Insurance?
A: PEG Therapists carries professional liability for therapists when on a PEG assignment.

Q: Can I work weekends?
A: Absolutely! PEG Therapists are available 24/7/365 to help healthcare organizations with part-or full-time, weekend and/or holiday therapist needs throughout the St. Louis area, so opportunities for weekend work are available.

Q: How flexible can my hours/days be?
A: Scheduling flexibility for our therapists is a PEG Therapists hallmark. Let us know the schedule and frequency you'd like to work, and we'll work with you to find just the right assignments for your particular needs and professional growth requirements.

Q: Who do I go to for a clinical question?
A: Contact PEG Therapists founder, owner and President This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly with any clinical questions. Peggy's experience as a St. Louis area physical therapist helps her recognize and hire elite therapists who represent PEG Therapists and clients with professionalism and excellence. Peggy also attracts experienced, dynamic therapists who enjoy working with a leader who understands their needs, places them in stimulating clinical settings, offers extensive support based on her knowledge of the field and provides guidance to enhance their careers and achieve their professional goals. She is always available to answer questions or to work through any issues or goal-setting you may have.

Q: How often are we paid?
A: Paychecks are distributed bi-weekly.

Q: Do I have to work holidays?
A: Only if a therapist wants to! If a therapist chooses to work on holidays, they are compensated at a premium rate.

Q: Is PEG Therapists accredited by the Joint Commission?
A: PEG Therapists adheres to the strictest credentialing standards as defined by the top healthcare credentialing organizations, including the Joint Commission. This ensures our standards meet or exceed your healthcare organization's standards.