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Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy

  • Springfield, MO
  • Posted: February 8, 2024
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Job Summary
  • A Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The PT treats patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Acute Care PT staff assist patients to reach their highest level of functioning and make recommendations for the next level of care. The physical therapist plans and implements prevention, habilitation, and/or rehabilitation services including mobility devices, counseling and orientation for mobility, pain relief, increasing strength, and improving or correcting disabling conditions. Physical therapists participate in a rotation for the following medical units: medical ICU’s, trauma, cardiology, medical/surgical, oncology, neurology, and orthopedic. Specialty teams for trained therapists include but are not limited to: wound care, lymphedema, pediatrics, neonatal ICU, and vestibular.
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: License of Physical Therapy active in the State of Missouri
    • Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits!

***Candidates may be eligible for a sign on bonus***

  • Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates 
  • Up to 40 hours of Earned Time Off (ETO)
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $600 per year     
  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement with employer match  
  • 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College                   
  • Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends
  • Employee Discount at CoxHealth Fitness facilities
  • Pharmacy delivery to your unit  
  • On-site Employee Health services
  • Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions
  • 1906 Employee Store
  • Cafeteria discount 

If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.com or visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/

 

 

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Acute Care Therapy
Part Time - Day Shift - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Allied Health
Req #: 20241165-75426