Physical Therapist
Prime Healthcare
Overview
Department: Inpatient 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 skilled Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) to join our inpatient acute care rehabilitation team. This role focuses on hospital-based physical therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient-centered care. The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence while supporting safe transitions of care.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Perform inpatient evaluations and develop individualized plans of care (POC)
- Provide direct patient care, including mobility, gait, transfer, and balance training
- Deliver a 1:1 therapy session focused on functional outcomes and safe discharge
- Complete documentation and coordinate discharge planning/DME needs
- Collaborate with PTAs and interdisciplinary hospital teams
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current state Physical Therapy license.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.
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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
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