Physical Therapist

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join our team on a PRN shift. The role focuses on restoring function, improving mobility, and alleviating pain while delivering compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate will engage in ongoing training, adhere to ethical practice, and contribute to a supportive and innovative care environment within our academic health system in mid-Missouri.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with MO Board credentials or temporary licensure/compact privilege.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and participate in training and development activities to improve knowledge and performance.
• Administer treatments requiring licensed clinician skills.
• Complete documentation according to MU Health Care guidelines.
• Provide modalities such as heat/cold, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting, and spinal traction.
• Maintain professional ethics and ensure licensure compliance.

Education

PT licensure / temporary licensure / PT Compact multi-state privilege

Job description

Shift: PRN

Department: Mizzou Therapy Services - Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Acute Care

Compensation: * Base Pay Range: $52.01/hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional who thrives on making a difference in patients' lives by restoring function, improving mobility, and alleviating pain. We seek someone who is eager to continuously learn and grow, actively participating in training and development activities. If you are a skilled clinician who values ethical practice and is committed to providing top-notch care, we want you on our team. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Actively identify and participate in training, education, development activities, and/or supervise Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant students to improve own knowledge and performance, including acquiring the CEU's needed to maintain state licensure in the State of Missouri.

Administer treatment that requires the advanced skills of a licensed clinician.

Complete documentation according to MU Health Care and department guidelines and policies.

In accordance with physician orders, skillfully provide modalities including, but not limited to, use of heat/cold, electrical simulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting and spinal traction.

Maintain standards in accordance with the code of ethics of the APTA and the State of Missouri Practice Act to maintain eligibility for licensure. Perform comprehensive patient evaluations in a time sensitive manner.

Correlate data from the assessment to determine an individualized physical therapy plan of care directed toward goals based on a developmentally appropriate approach.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Therapist (PT) licensure, temporary licensure, or PT limited permit by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts or PT Compact multi-state privilege. When primary state of residency changes, compact state PTs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.