Physical Therapist - Therapy Branson - Full Time

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Paid Time Off (Front-loaded)

Clinical Ladder Bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth in Branson, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Branson Therapy Department. This role supports patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric in inpatient and outpatient settings, with a day shift schedule 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

40 hours weekly. The position offers up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a clinical ladder up to $5,000, with potential PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Missouri licensure required (temporary licensure not accepted).
• No prior experience required.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and apply continuing education principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in returning to normal movement through therapeutic exercise.
• Care for patients from pediatric to geriatric age in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including mobility devices and gait training.
• Communicate care plans to physicians, nurse case managers, and third-party payers.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication

Teamwork & human relations

Independent work

Continuing education

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Masters or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Facility

CMCB Orthopedic Associates: 121 CAHILL RD, STE 206, BRANSON, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department

1426 Therapy Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8-4:30

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department

The Branson Therapy Department is a smaller inpatient and outpatient team where staff longevity is strong, allowing you to learn from experienced colleagues. Therapists have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patient types while enjoying a home-like environment where everyone knows each other. It’s a welcoming place to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.

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

A Physical Therapist assists patients with returning to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible through the use of therapeutic exercise. This position cares for patients from pediatric to geriatric age who are referred for medical and educational services. Responsible for planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including mobility devices, counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Physical Therapist is responsible for communication of care to Physicians, Nurse case Managers, and third-party payers.

Job Requirements

• Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Education: 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.
• Skills: Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Skills: 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)