Physical Therapist

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, is seeking a Physical Therapist for full‑time inpatient acute rehab. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and guide families in follow‑through care to support recovery.

Requirements include a degree in Physical Therapy, active license in Missouri, and CPR certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential; benefit programs and tuition assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better.
• Instruct nursing staff and families on follow-through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Perform duties in line with company policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

PT degree

CPR certification

PT license

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life‑saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

Description Facility Name: Phelps Health Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehab Job Type: Full-Time City/State: Rolla, MO

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital‑based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient‑centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed -evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day.
• You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Through a history of successful joint‑venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long‑term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south‑central Missouri. Phelps Health is county‑owned, non‑tax supported and is overseen by a five‑member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100‑plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six‑county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.