Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN - Rehab Therapy

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Missouri seeks a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care across various settings. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in physical therapy, a strong commitment to professional growth, and the ability to work independently. The role includes developing treatment plans, patient assessment, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Retirement Plan with employer match

Discounts on Fitness Center and Child Care

Referral bonuses for certain positions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience required.
• Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy, no temporary licensure accepted.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans for young adult to geriatric populations.
• Focus on improving mobility, relieving pain, and restoring function.
• Float to various units for coverage as needed.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information about the position

• Preventive Health Plan available
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain position

Job Summary

This Physical Therapist (PT) will provide care to young adult thru geriatric populations in a variety of settings to include IP Rehab, SNF, Acute Care (specific to elective total joints) and OP Same Day Surgery. Following physician orders, responsible to assess, develop, and implement treatment plans directed at a minimum to prevention, management of conditions and/or rehabilitation. Treatments focus on returning patients to as normal a pattern of movement and functioning as possible through the use of therapeutic exercise, activity, modalities, and education that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve/prevent/restore impairments and limitations resulting from disease or injury. PT’s may be hired for a specific unit but are required to float to all units for coverage. Specialty teams for trained therapists include wound care and lymphedema.
Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
• Experience
  Required: At least 5 years' of related experience
• 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)

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire