Acute Care Physical Therapist - Mentor Students & Elevate Mobility

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and holidays

100% retirement matching up to 8%

Tuition assistance for employees

Discounts on cell plans, rentals, gyms

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Job summary

MU Health Care in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join Mizzou Therapy Services at University Hospital. The role emphasizes mentoring PT students, advanced clinical skills, and ethical care delivery to improve mobility and quality of life for patients.

The position requires Missouri licensure or compact multi-state privilege and offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• PT licensure in Missouri or PT Compact multi-state privilege.
• Ability to mentor and guide PT students.
• Strong clinical skills and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and participate in training and education activities, including supervising PT students.
• Administer treatments using advanced clinical skills as a licensed clinician.
• Complete documentation per MU Health Care guidelines and policies.
• Provide modalities (heat/cold, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy).
• Maintain ethics per APTA and Missouri Act to preserve licensure eligibility.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop care plans.
• Adapt plans to individual goals with developmentally appropriate approaches.

Skills

PT licensure

Job description

MU Health Care in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join Mizzou Therapy Services at University Hospital. The role emphasizes mentoring PT students, advanced clinical skills, and ethical care delivery to improve mobility and quality of life for patients.

The position requires Missouri licensure or compact multi-state privilege and offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a renowned health system.