IP Physical Therapist Acute Care Therapy Full Time

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave Springfield Missouri United States of America 65807

Department:

1089 Acute Therapy South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

varied 8-4:30

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () 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 InnovationsTop 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
Acute Care at Cox South Hospitals main campus is a fast-paced team-oriented environment where therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Working across units like the ICU and medical-surgical floors youll gain diverse clinical experience while continuing to grow your skills. We offer a strong mentorship program to support new graduates and those new to acute care along with a collaborative culture where teamwork is key. Its a great place to learn feel supported and build a rewarding career.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $10000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
Clinical Ladder up to $4000


Job Summary
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 : Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical TherapyExperience: No prior experience requiredSkills: 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 Required: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted)