IP Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Benefits for 20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth South Acute Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist for a fast-paced, team-oriented environment at Cox South Campus in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, offering mentorship for new graduates and ongoing professional growth.

The incumbent will assess, plan and deliver therapies to improve mobility, reduce pain and enhance quality of life, working across ICU and medical-surgical units with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; Missouri license required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Must have MO PT license and BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat diagnoses with orthopedic or neurologic emphasis.
• Develop objective goals, Plan of Care, and appropriate treatments.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation or rehabilitation services.
• Utilize mobility devices, counseling and orientation to improve mobility, relieve pain and improve function.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Professional development

Education

Accredited PT program

Masters or Doctorate in PT

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Varied

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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

Overview of Unit/Department

Acute Care at Cox South Hospital's main campus is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors, you'll gain diverse clinical experience while continuing to grow your skills. We offer a strong mentorship program to support new graduates and those new to acute care, along with a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. It's a great place to learn, feel supported, and build a rewarding career

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of a variety of diagnoses with an orthopedic or neurologic emphasis. As a part of their assessment, the therapist will develop objective and functional goals, a detailed Plan of Care, and a list of appropriate treatments and will work with all appropriate resources to carry out the Plan of Care and treatment. The Therapists is responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including, but not limited to, mobility devices, counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
• Experience
  • Required: At least 5 years' of related experience
• Skills
  • Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills 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: License of Physical Therapy active in the state of Missouri AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire