Physical Therapist

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO seeks a skilled Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) to join our inpatient acute care rehabilitation team. The role emphasizes hospital-based physical therapy, early mobility, and discharge planning with patient-centered care.

The candidate will evaluate patients and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, balance, and functional independence while supporting safe transitions of care. Per diem status and day shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care (POC).
• Provide direct patient care, including mobility, gait, transfer, and balance training.
• Deliver a 1:1 therapy session focused on functional outcomes and safe discharge.
• Complete documentation and coordinate discharge planning/DME needs.
• Collaborate with PTAs and interdisciplinary hospital teams.

Skills

Inpatient rehab

Mobility training

Gait training

Discharge planning

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Overview

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm(Weekend and Holiday Rotation Requirements)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) to join our inpatient acute care rehabilitation team. This role focuses on hospital-based physical therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient-centered care. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence while supporting safe transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care (POC)
• Provide direct patient care, including mobility, gait, transfer, and balance training
• Deliver a 1:1 therapy session focused on functional outcomes and safe discharge
• Complete documentation and coordinate discharge planning/DME needs
• Collaborate with PTAs and interdisciplinary hospital teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.

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Employment Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

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