CBCH Physical Therapist - Cox Barton County Hospital

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth, a leading healthcare provider in Missouri, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. The role focuses on examining patients, developing personalized care plans, and addressing various physical therapy needs, primarily within outpatient settings. This position promises career growth and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Employer-provided Med Bridge subscription

System-sponsored CEU opportunities

Tuition discounts and reimbursement

Fitness Center and Child Care discounts

Qualifications

• Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required for entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine physical impairments related to injury or disease.
• Develop a plan of care to address impairments of movement and pain.
• Work mainly with outpatient orthopedic, geriatric, neurologic, and sports therapy.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Clinical Expertise

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information about the position

• $10,000Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off
• Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
• Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates
• Employer-provided Med Bridge subscription for free CEU options
• System-sponsored CEU opportunities

• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
  • No cost eCare visits
  • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement with employer match up to 5%
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain positions

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist will examine a patient to determine physical impairments related to injury or disease and will develop a plan of care using treatment techniques to address impairments of movement, pain, and tissue healing, with goals of improving function as well as preventing and minimizing disability. Patient population will consist primarily of outpatient orthopedic, geriatric, neurologic, and sports physical therapy.

Job Requirements

• Education
  Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
• Experience
  No prior experience required
• Skills
  Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
  Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
  Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire