Job Description:

Join our team at Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital for an inpatient physical therapy contract that offers a chance to work with a specialized and innovative rehab unit. You'll focus on patients recovering from conditions like strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic issues. This role involves delivering targeted therapy in environments equipped with advanced devices such as robotic gait systems, body weight support, and monitored therapy rooms. Be part of a dedicated team that emphasizes improving functional ability and quality of life for our diverse patient population, including geriatric and adult patients. The setting features unique amenities like private rooms, a therapeutic garden, and specialized treatment areas, making your work both impactful and rewarding.

Weather:

The weather around this time of year is typically mild and pleasant, with warm days and cool evenings, providing a comfortable environment for outdoor activities and recovery walks in the hospital's outdoor garden and walking trail.

Fun Things To Do:

• Historic Downtown Springfield: Explore charming shops, restaurants, and cafes in the city center.
• Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Day Trip): Enjoy tubing, kayaking, and riverside picnics in this beautiful national park.
• Fantastic Caverns (Day Trip): Tour these impressive underground caves via guided vehicle tour.
• Meadowlark Lemon Park: Spend time in this large urban park with playgrounds, trails, and sports facilities.
• Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: Visit this historical Civil War site for a blend of history and outdoor exploration.

Job Specifics:

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Shift: 8-hour days, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm (with weekend hours from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Duration: 12 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed, with hourly commitment of 40 hours per week

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave