Physical Therapist - Therapy Nixa - Part Time

coxhealth; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Clinical Ladder program

Job summary

A Physical Therapist at CoxHealth Center Nixa provides assessment and treatment for orthopedic or neurologic conditions, developing a Plan of Care and measurable goals to guide therapy.

You will implement prevention and rehabilitation services, coordinate with mobility devices and counseling, and work toward improving mobility, reducing pain, and restoring function for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy.
• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with orthopedic or neurologic diagnoses.
• Develop objective goals and a detailed Plan of Care for each patient.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services.
• Collaborate with resources to carry out the Plan of Care and improve mobility and function.

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 (United States of America)

CoxHealth 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)

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

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

• Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted)