Physical Therapist

About the role

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy. Shifts Available: Days. Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN). 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

• 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

• Bachelor/Master's/Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy
• Current state Physical Therapy license
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it

Schedule

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm (Weekend and Holiday Rotation Requirements)