IP Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

IP Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

Facility Cox Health South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

Department 1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America)

Cox Health is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.

Honors and Awards

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please :
  Benefits | Cox Health

Job Description

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.

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
• Self‑motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision
• 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)

Keywords PT

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care