Coxhealth physical therapist - weo - meyer orthopedic rehab hosp

Company: Coxhealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Summary Job Summary This Physical Therapist (PT) will provide care to young adult thru geriatric populations in a variety of settings to include IP Rehab, SNF, Acute C are (specific to elective total joints) and OP Same Day Surgery.Following physician orders, responsible to assess, develop, and implement treatment plans directed at a minimum to prevention, management of conditions and/or rehabilitation.Treatments focus on returning patients to as normal a pattern of movement and functioning as possible through the use of therapeutic exercise, activity, modalities, and education that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve/prevent/restore impairments and limitations resulting from disease or injury.PT's may be hired for a specific unit but are required to float to all units for coverage.Specialty teams for trained therapists include wound care and lymphedema.Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned.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 Student Loan Repayment available for qualified candidates Up to 80 hours of Earned Time Off (ETO) Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year Additional Education Assistance programs available 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 Cox Health 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@or visit

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