Physical Therapist: Acute Care & Student Mentorship

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (ten holidays)

Retirement options (100% match up to 8

Full vesting in three years

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Acute Care. The role involves mentoring students, providing advanced PT treatments, and supporting patient mobility and function across a 5-day schedule with occasional weekend rotation.

The position offers a competitive base pay range and comprehensive benefits as part of MU Health Care, a Forbes-best employer with a strong mission and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist licensure in Missouri (or temporary licensure) to practice.
• PT Compact multi-state privilege acceptable; must apply when residency changes within 30 days.
• Ability to mentor and supervise Physical Therapy students.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and participate in training, education and development activities, including supervising PT students.
• Administer treatments requiring advanced clinical skills as a licensed clinician.
• Complete documentation according to MU Health Care policies and guidelines.
• Provide modalities per physician orders (heat/cold, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting, spinal traction).
• Maintain standards per the APTA code of ethics and Missouri Practice Act to maintain licensure eligibility.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations in a time-sensitive manner.
• Develop an individualized physical therapy plan of care from assessment data.
• Complete unit or department duties as outlined in department documents.

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Acute Care. The role involves mentoring students, providing advanced PT treatments, and supporting patient mobility and function across a 5-day schedule with occasional weekend rotation.

The position offers a competitive base pay range and comprehensive benefits as part of MU Health Care, a Forbes-best employer with a strong mission and collaborative culture.