Physical Therapist OP Ortho Therapy Full Time

Facility:

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

Department:

1337 Rehab Services Admin Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

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
Our Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy team helps patients regain strength mobility and independence in a supportive collaborative environment. Teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do creating a welcoming culture where every therapist is valued and supported. Youll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

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 $5000

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)