Physical Therapist - OP Ortho Therapy - Day Shift

Description:About Us 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 Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek. • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. • Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.Benefits • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthOverview 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. You’ll work with a diverse patient population and benefit from mentorship and professional growth opportunities.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus • Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000Job 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) Keywords: PT

Created: 2026-04-09