IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a skilled physical therapist to provide comprehensive services at the 1089 Acute Therapy South in Springfield, MO. You will evaluate patients, design and deliver treatment plans, and coordinate with families and the broader care team.

The role emphasizes pediatric development settings; preferred experience in pediatric developmental, NICU/PICU; requires Missouri licensure and BLS within 90 days; strong communication and independent work skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy required; temporary license not accepted.

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 meet patient needs.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Independent work

Professional development

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapy program

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hours

7:30-4:30

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Overview

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's Top 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