Hospital-Based Inpatient PT – Day Shifts, Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Kansas City, MO seeks a Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) for inpatient acute care rehabilitation. This role emphasizes hospital-based physical therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient‑centered care.

The therapist will evaluate patients, deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence, and collaborate with hospital teams to support safe transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care (POC).
• Provide direct patient care, including mobility, gait, transfer, and balance training.
• Deliver a 1:1 therapy session focused on functional outcomes and safe discharge.
• Complete documentation and coordinate discharge planning/DME needs.
• Collaborate with PTAs and interdisciplinary hospital teams.

Education

Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy

Current state Physical Therapy license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Kansas City, MO seeks a Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) for inpatient acute care rehabilitation. This role emphasizes hospital-based physical therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient‑centered care.

The therapist will evaluate patients, deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence, and collaborate with hospital teams to support safe transitions of care.