Physical Therapist

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, MOContractPosted 1w agoStill listed 3 days ago

Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State Physical Therapy LicenseCurrent BCLS (AHA) CertificateBachelor's degree

Job overview

The department seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to join the inpatient acute care rehabilitation team at St. Joseph Medical Center, focusing on hospital‑based therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient‑centered care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inpatient EvaluationsDevelop Care PlansDirect Patient CareMobility TrainingGait TrainingTransfer TrainingBalance TrainingOne‑on‑One Therapy SessionsDocumentationDischarge PlanningCollaboration With Interdisciplinary Teams

Qualifications

Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate Degree in Physical TherapyCurrent State Physical Therapy LicenseCurrent BCLS (AHA) Certificate

Full job description

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.

#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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

Evaluate my fit