IP Physical Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

Company: CoxHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1089 Acute Therapy South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00-4:30 Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 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 by Newsweek. - Recognized as a 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. - 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 | CoxHealth Job Description: A Physical Therapist assists patients with returning to a normal pattern of movement and functioning as possible through the use of therapeutic exercise. This position cares for patients from pediatric to geriatric age who are referred for medical and educational services. Responsible for planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including mobility devices, counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Physical Therapist is responsible for communication of care to Physicians, Nurse case Managers, and third party payers. 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

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