Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy Shifts Available: Days Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm(Weekend and Holiday Rotation Requirements) Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Outpatient Rehabilitation Team. Therapists provide one-on-one, patient-centered care, primarily treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, with opportunities to work with neurological, vestibular, lymphedema, and pelvic health populations.
The ideal candidate is passionate about evidence-based practice, functional outcomes, individualized treatment planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. One year of outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred. Responsibilities
and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to): Perform in-depth assessments to understand patient conditions, establish baselines, and identify therapy goals. Collaborate with patients to design and implement personalized rehabilitation strategies to restore strength, function, and mobility. Facilitate physical therapy sessions through exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation to enhance recovery.
Regularly evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary to effectively achieve therapeutic goals. Guide exercises, home programs, and lifestyle changes that support ongoing recovery and prevent future injuries. Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic, coordinated approach to patient care.
Deliver a 1:1 therapy session Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy Current state Physical Therapy license Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it #LI-AM5 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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