Physical Therapist Acute IRF Float

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility after illness or surgery.

You will work with physicians and the care team to create personalized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress, documenting outcomes.

This role emphasizes teaching patients and families, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring therapy assistants while upholding our values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current state license or license eligibility.
• BCLS – American Heart Association.
• Strong communication, organization and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop personalized treatment plans with the care team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitor progress, adjust therapy plans, and document outcomes accurately.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, techniques and safe practices.
• Collaborate across disciplines for cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions.
• Mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare values.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Physical Therapist today with Research Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy / Master’s degree preferred
• Current State professional license or license eligible
• Basic Cardiac Life Saving (BCLS) – American Heart Assoc
• Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required. Word processing skills preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
• Student Loan Assistant program provides a monthly benefit of $100 for eligible full‑time colleagues and $50 for eligible part‑time colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.