What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP Physical Therapist - Cox Barton County - Part Time position at Cox Barton County Hospital?
Facility:
Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759Department:
1548 Physical Therapy BartonScheduled Weekly Hours:
20Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWork 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).
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Overview of Unit/DepartmentBarton County Rehabilitation department takes pride in providing personalized care, building strong patient relationships, and celebrating progress every step of the way. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of cases giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and grow professionally. Beyond clinical experience, Barton County offers a welcoming community where your work is valued and your voice is heard. Our team emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and professional development, including continued education opportunities, making this an ideal place for therapy professionals who want meaningful work in a supportive environment.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- Clinical Ladder up to $5,000
Job Summary
A Physical Therapist will examine a patient to determine physical impairments related to injury or disease and will develop a plan of care using treatment techniques to address impairments of movement, pain, and tissue healing, with goals of improving function as well as preventing and minimizing disability. Patient population will consist primarily of outpatient orthopedic, geriatric, neurologic, and sports physical therapy.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
- No prior experience required
- Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
- Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
- Required: Active Missouri licensure for Physical Therapy. (Temporary licensure not accepted
- Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Keywords: PT
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan