Physical Therapist

Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist II – Regions 3 & 4, Prime Healthcare

Overview: We are seeking a Physical Therapist, sometimes referred to as a Movement Specialist. The Physical Therapist (PT) will help patients regain mobility and function after illness, injury, or surgery through assessments, exercises, and early mobilization. They also assist with pain management, educate patients and families, and support discharge planning to ensure safe transitions after hospitalization.

Employment Type: Full Time / Temporary (Contract)

Shift: Day Shift

Hours: 8‑hour shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401(k) options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients:
  Evaluate a patient's mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional limitations.
• Creating treatment plans:
  Develop individualized therapy plans to improve movement and function based on the patient's condition and goals.
• Post‑surgical rehabilitation:
  Assist patients in regaining function after surgery (e.g., joint replacements, cardiac procedures).
• Pain management:
  Use techniques such as manual therapy, positioning, and guided movement to reduce pain and improve comfort.
• Patient & family education:
  Teach patients and caregivers how to perform exercises, use assistive devices (like walkers), and follow safety practices at home.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state Physical Therapy license, or application to MO licensure in progress.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Mainly outpatient setting.

Additional qualifications that are a plus:

• One year of experience.

Employment Status: Temporary

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