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CoxHealth · 3 months ago

Physical Therapist - Internal Agency - Float

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The Internal Agency Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in various settings and assists them in reaching their highest level of functioning while participating in a rotation across multiple locations.

Oncology

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Internal Agency Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats patient in acute, post-acute, and outpatient settings throughout CoxHealth facilities

The PT treats patients of all ages as ordered

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

Internal Agency Physical Therapists participate in a rotation to various units, hospitals, and/or outpatient settings as determined by Therapy Services leadership

Schedules for the IA PT will be determined by area and day of greatest need and will include weekends and holidays

Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and the annual education module(s) assigned

Qualification

Physical TherapyMissouri licensureBLS certificationClinical expertiseHuman relations skillsProfessional growthCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted)

BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

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