Physical Therapist IRF Acute Float PRN

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Research Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Physical Therapist for PRN opportunities to help patients regain mobility and confidence after illness or surgery. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to design and implement personalized therapy plans and document outcomes with precision.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering interventions, educating families, and mentoring staff while upholding our values of excellence, compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Missouri license or eligibility.
• Current Missouri professional license or license eligible.
• BCLS certification and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans with the care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and documenting outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educating patients and families on exercises and safe practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive patient-centered care.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA values.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapist IRF PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum education required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy / Master’s degree preferred
• Current Missouri 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
• New grads accepted

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

""Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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