Physical Therapist - Therapy Nixa - Full Time

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours

Clinical Ladder program up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist at CoxHealth Center Nixa to assess and treat orthopedic or neurologic conditions. The therapist will develop a Plan of Care with goals and coordinate treatments using available resources to improve mobility and reduce pain.

This role requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, Missouri licensure, and a willingness to engage in professional development. Benefits include sign-on and relocation bonuses and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat orthopedic or neurologic diagnoses.
• Develop objective goals and a Plan of Care.
• Coordinate treatments to carry out the Plan of Care.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation or rehabilitation services.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy Program

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth Center Nixa: 501 N Old Wilderness Rd, Nixa, Missouri, United States of America, 65714

Department: 1347 Therapy Nixa

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00-5:30

Work Shift: Day Shift

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas.

CoxHealth 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)

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and treatment of a variety of diagnoses with an orthopedic or neurologic emphasis. As a part of their assessment, the therapist will develop objective and functional goals, a detailed Plan of Care, and a list of appropriate treatments and will work with all appropriate resources to carry out the Plan of Care and treatment. The Therapists is responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including, but not limited to, mobility devices, counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• 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.
• 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)

Benefits and Bonuses

• 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

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Our Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

At CoxHealth, we don't just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region's employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.