Inpatient Physical Therapist — Impactful Care & Growth

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Rea (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join a team focused on high‑quality, compassionate inpatient rehabilitation care. You will provide direct inpatient care, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a well‑equipped setting.

The role emphasizes patient‑centered progress, ongoing education, and professional growth with comprehensive benefits. Licensure/certification and CPR are required; Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s with experience.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master's Degree preferred, or Bachelor's Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct inpatient care to patients in need of physical therapy.
• Supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients to support recovery and progress.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree with experience

CPR certification

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join a team focused on high‑quality, compassionate inpatient rehabilitation care. You will provide direct inpatient care, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a well‑equipped setting.

The role emphasizes patient‑centered progress, ongoing education, and professional growth with comprehensive benefits. Licensure/certification and CPR are required; Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s with experience.