Physical Therapist

Career Links; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan

Continuing education opportunities

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Career Links is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for an outpatient clinic environment. You will evaluate and treat patients, developing individualized plans to restore function and reduce pain, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, FSAs, PTO, retirement, CE opportunities, and life/disability insurance. Prior outpatient experience is preferred, and licensure is required or eligible in the state of Missouri.

Qualifications

• DPT or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic or hospital-based setting preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for orthopedic or neurological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on findings and goals.
• Implement exercise, manual therapy, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise and prevention.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Adhere to licensure requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Manual therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

DPT or Master’s in Physical Therapy

State licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Career Links, you'll find everything that makes being a therapist, social worker, interpreter, psychologist, educator, or healthcare professional so rewarding. Here, meaningful assignments, supportive work environments, and excellent benefits come together to create exceptional career opportunities.

We take pride in connecting outstanding healthcare professionals with top-tier facilities nationwide. Our commitment is to serve our clinicians with integrity, professionalism, and personalized support every step of the way.

Career Links is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join a well-established outpatient clinic with a collaborative team environment and a strong reputation for clinical excellence. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting, helping them restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. The PT will work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide evidence-based care for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, and post-surgical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician referrals, and patient-centered goals.
• Implement evidence-based interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic modalities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention strategies, and long-term wellness initiatives.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to maximize functional outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Adhere to all state licensure requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Previous experience in an outpatient orthopedic or hospital-based setting preferred, but not required.
• Strong clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and patient assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Competitive compensation: $39.00-$58.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Life insurance coverage.Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

Join a team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.