Physical Therapist - OP Ortho Therapy - Full Time

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Paid Time Off

Clinical Ladder

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on assessment and treatment with an orthopedic/neurologic emphasis, developing goals and a plan of care, and coordinating resources to deliver effective rehabilitation.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. A supportive environment with mentorship and growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Preferred Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a variety of diagnoses with orthopedic or neurologic emphasis.
• Develop goals, plan of care, and list of treatments for the patient.
• Coordinate with resources to implement the plan of care and rehabilitation.
• Plan and implement mobility, pain relief, and strength improvement strategies.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Graduate PT Program

Masters/Doctorate in PT

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1090 OP Ortho Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

Varied

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department

Our Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in a supportive, collaborative environment. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming culture where every therapist is valued and supported. You’ll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of a variety of diagnoses with an orthopedic or neurologic emphasis. As a part of their assessment, the therapist will develop objective and functional goals, a detailed Plan of Care, and a list of appropriate treatments and will work with all appropriate resources to carry out the Plan of Care and treatment. The Therapists is responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including, but not limited to, mobility devices, counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

Experience

• No prior experience required

Skills

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted)