Physical Therapist - Full-time
About The Position
CoxHealth Rehabilitation Hospital in Partnership with Select Medical is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Ozark, Missouri. The position supports a newly opened inpatient rehabilitation hospital, a 63-bed facility serving patients in Southwest Missouri with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care addressing patients’ medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges. New graduates are welcome. A six-month mentorship program provides dedicated support to build clinical confidence, strengthen skills, and ease the transition into practice. The role also includes an extensive orientation program, continuing education opportunities, a clinical ladder program, and a student debt benefit program. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist.
- Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply; a six-month new graduate mentorship program is available.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Teach and counsel patients and families.
- Set goals and develop treatment plans.
- Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students.
- Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
- Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
- Clinical ladder program
- Student debt benefit program
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings
- Generous PTO and paid sick time
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability protection
- Six-month new graduate mentorship program
- Extensive orientation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
