We are seeking a Physical Therapist, internally referred to as our Inpatient Physical Therapist or our Acute Care Physical Therapist. As a Physical Therapist for St. Joseph Medical Center Therapy Department, provide medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services, within scope of practice.  We have a collaborative culture focused on positive outcomes, opportunities for professional growth and so much more.    

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hours: 8-hour shift: 8:00a – 4:30p with Saturday and Holiday rotation

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Kansas City, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• competitive compensation
• medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K
• sick leave accrual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• provide medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services, within scope of practice, in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders
• perform responsibilities in accordance with department and hospital policies, state, federal and regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements
• function according to professional practice as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team
• mostly inpatient, some outpatient therapies
• awesome team atmosphere, partners with the nursing team with regards to patient care

Education and Work Experience

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, or application to MO licensure in progress
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• one year of experience

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf  

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