Physical Therapist Seasonal PRN

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Seasonal pay rate

401(k) and retirement contributions

Critical Staffing Differential

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for a seasonal PRN assignment. The role focuses on evaluating patients, creating personalized therapy plans, and delivering evidence-based treatments to improve mobility and reduce pain.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. Seasonal staff are PRN with limited benefits beyond a 401(k) and retirement contributions; completion bonuses apply after 16 weeks with shift

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelor's Degree
• No Travel Required
• One (1) Required Year of Experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain
• Monitoring progress and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive, patient-centered care
• Leading by example by mentoring therapy assistants or students

Skills

Licensed PT (LPT)

CPR/BLS

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Explore HCA's opportunities as a Physical Therapist Seasonal PRN! We are seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists to join our team for the upcoming winter season at an increased seasonal pay rate and completion bonus!

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.

Seasonal Position Requirements and Incentives:

• Seasonal position for 11/8/26 -- 2/27/27
• Completion bonus to be paid to eligible employees after the successful completion of 16 consecutive weeks of employment while meeting all shift requirements during that period.
• All Seasonal RNs/PCTs/ RRTs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTEs) during the seasonal period.
• Two (2) weekend shifts are required for each 4-week period if applicable.
• During the 16-week period, the employee is required to work one holiday shift as defined by Department Manager or designee.
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There is no guarantee of hours by the hospital. However, if employees are called off by the facility, then they will still be eligible for the completion bonus.
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401 (k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.
• Staff members classified in the Seasonal Program are eligible for Critical Staffing Need Differential payments, when approved for their department and after they have completed three scheduled shifts in a week (i.e. 4th shift is paid Critical Staffing Differential).
• Shifts may vary based on needs of the department.
• After the completion period has been met, employees are eligible to apply to open FT/PT/PRN vacancies.
• Current PRN employees with 0.001 or .3 FTE commitment can be considered for this program.
• Based on business needs, the seasonal program can be ended at any time.
• This program cannot be combined with Seasonal Incentive Program.

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelors Degree
• No Travel Required
• One (1) Required Year of Experience

Benefits

Overland Park Regional 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center (https://oprmc.com) is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it’s our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

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