Physical Therapist - Battle

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

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services

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Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join our team in Columbia. The role focuses on advanced clinical skills, mentorship of PT students, and delivering compassionate patient care to restore function and mobility.

Shift is Monday–Friday Days in Mizzou Therapy Services - Battle. This collaborative, mission-driven environment offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and support for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in Missouri or PT Compact required.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Commitment to mentorship and student training.
• Demonstrated ethical practice and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify and participate in training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy students to support ongoing professional development.
• Administer treatments using the advanced skills of a licensed clinician.
• Complete accurate documentation in line with MU Health Care guidelines.
• Provide modalities (heat/cold, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, manual therapy, casting, spinal traction) as ordered.
• Maintain adherence to APTA standards and Missouri licensure requirements.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Mentoring PT students

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (MO or Compact)

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday Days

Department: Mizzou Therapy Services - Battle

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $68,266 - $111,426/year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team! We seek individuals who are committed to continuous learning and professional development, eager to mentor and guide Physical Therapy students, and driven to provide exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a compassionate approach, and a strong adherence to ethical standards. If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact on patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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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.

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.