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Physical Therapist

Prime Healthcare

Kansas City, MOPer DiemSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

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

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join its inpatient acute care rehabilitation team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. The role focuses on hospital‑based physical therapy, early mobility, functional rehabilitation, discharge planning, and patient‑centered care to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inpatient EvaluationsMobility TrainingGait TrainingBalance TrainingDischarge PlanningDocumentationCollaboration 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 skilledPhysical 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.

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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

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

ID2026-280464

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypePer Diem

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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