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Waynesville, Missouri

Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Facility Name: Phelps Health Medical Center Waynesville

Position: PRN Physical Therapist (PT)

Shift: PRN Days

Schedule: 8:00am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday

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.

More about our team

Phelps Health Outpatient Therapy Services located in Waynesville Mo, is a full-service outpatient center for pediatric patients, adolescents and adults, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. We serve Waynesville and the surrounding communities in south-central Missouri. Bioness – Award-winning medical devices designed to benefit people with stroke, Multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we’re looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

· 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

 · Accepting new grads

What will you do in this role

· Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed - evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made

· 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 standards and applicable state/federal laws

· Other duties as assigned

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:

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

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.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate patient conditions, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide hands-on care to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, they will document patient progress, maintain equipment, and instruct nursing staff and families on follow-through programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of Missouri. A current CPR certification and strong organizational and communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrganizational skillsPatient documentationTeamworkPediatric therapyGeriatric therapyStroke rehabilitationMultiple sclerosis careTraumatic brain injury careCerebral palsy careSpinal cord injury care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT), PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Waynesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,326/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Discount Programs
Professional Development