Physical Therapist

Citizens Memorial•Bolivar, MO

About The Position

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist for its Outpatient Services team. The Rehab Services Department provides acute and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy in collaboration with physicians, using specialized technologies including Balance Master, VitalStim, and Anodyne to help restore patients’ functional abilities. The department emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and mentorship for new therapists, and routinely ranks in the 90th percentile or better nationally for patient satisfaction. This is a full-time, exempt position on a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college and licensure by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. New graduates are welcome; one year of experience is preferred. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with patient and/or equipment assistance, and carrying up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college.
Licensed by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Patient care skills.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with patient and/or equipment assistance, and carry up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Use equipment, supplies, and procedures appropriate to achieve intended outcomes.
Identify patients appropriate for rehabilitative therapies.
Establish an effective plan of care using appropriate evaluation and screening skills.
Develop and implement treatment plans that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
Communicate effectively with patients, care team members, physicians, and others.
Write clear, concise, legible documentation containing appropriate information for care planning.