IP Pediatric Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistFacility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department: 1048 SLC-CH PediatricsHours: 7:30-4:30Work 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob DescriptionProvides skilled physical therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.Job RequirementsEducation: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy programPreferred: Master's or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical TherapyExperience: Preferred: One year or more experience in a pediatric developmental, neonatal intensive care, or pediatric intensive care setting.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.SkillsGood clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skill requiredSelf-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision requiredHas demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy (temporary license not accepted)Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire