Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Confidence

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to design personalized therapy plans focused on meaningful goals and outcomes.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions in recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or related field.
• BCLS certification required.

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

Evaluating abilities

Treatment planning

Evidence-based interventions

Monitoring progress

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Centerpoint Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to design personalized therapy plans focused on meaningful goals and outcomes.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions in recovery.