Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility and Improve Lives

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility after illness, injury, or surgery. You will assess patients, create personalized therapy plans, and work with physicians and care teams to achieve meaningful goals.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes while educating patients and families on safe exercise and recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from an accredited school.
• Current Missouri Physical Therapy License or a Missouri temporary license required upon hire. Temporary license is only valid for 90 days, Missouri Physical Therapy license must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• New graduates from accredited schools may apply but must have temporary license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Patient evaluation

Interventions delivery

Progress monitoring

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in physical therapy

Job description

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility after illness, injury, or surgery. You will assess patients, create personalized therapy plans, and work with physicians and care teams to achieve meaningful goals.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes while educating patients and families on safe exercise and recovery strategies.