Lifepoint Health·North Kansas City, Missouri
Evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement effective treatment plans for recovery. Coordinate care by instructing nursing staff and families on follow-through programs while maintaining accurate patient records.
Facility Name: North Kansas City Hospital
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Shift: Full-time Days
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
North Kansas City Hospital is 48-bed Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) located in NKC Health Main Hospital Building. Our Unit is a very fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! We have an amazing team with over 25 FT therapists!
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
· Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
· Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: · Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
· Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
· Current CPR certification
· Strong organizational and communication skills
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current, unrestricted state license. Candidates must hold a current CPR certification and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Market context
Physical Therapist openings in Missouri are commonly driven by demand in outpatient and rehabilitation settings, and employers often prioritize candidates who can start with an active Missouri PT license. This role is competitive because it welcomes new graduates while still valuing outpatient orthopedic experience, and the listed benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a CEU allowance, sign-on bonus availability, and 3 weeks of PTO. Before applying, confirm your DPT credentials and Missouri licensure status, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit without reading the full posting.