IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employer 401(k) with match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, is seeking a licensed physical therapist to deliver skilled pediatric services, including evaluation and treatment, within the 1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics department. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and other health professionals, with a focus on discharge planning and equipment needs.

Required: degree in Physical Therapy, Missouri licensure, BLS within 90 days; preferred: pediatric experience and advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Missouri licensure required; temporary license not accepted.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year or more pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs and equipment.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and other health care providers; referrals as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students with clear guidance on competency requirements.
• Completes documentation according to departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Professional development

Education

Physical Therapy degree

PT degree (DPT/MS) preferred

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

7:30-4:30

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation’sTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Summary
Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

Experience:

• Preferred: One year or more experience in a pediatric developmental, neonatal intensive care, or pediatric intensive care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Skills:

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skill 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 license not accepted)
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire