IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

20+ hours/week benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri seeks a skilled physical therapist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment, collaborating with patients, families, and other clinicians to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program, Missouri licensure, and BLS within 90 days; pediatric experience is preferred, contributing to a regional system serving SW Missouri and northern Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Experience in pediatric developmental, NICU, or PICU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs and equipment.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and other providers; makes referral recommendations as needed.
• Delegates to assistants and students with appropriate competency.
• Completes documentation per departmental policy.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

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 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)

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.