Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Pediatric Physical Therapist jobs in Missouri are open across Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia and other Missouri metros, with employers like Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, SSM Health, and University of Missouri-Columbia hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1831 SLC-CH Respiratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
6:30 PM-7:00 AM
Work Shift:
Night 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:
Job Summary
The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
- No prior experience required
Skills
- Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
- Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
- Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
- Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
- Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
- Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory
- Required: RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable)
- Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1831 SLC-CH Respiratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
6:30 PM-7:00 AM
Work Shift:
Night 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:
Job Summary
The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
- No prior experience required
Skills
- Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
- Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
- Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
- Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
- Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
- Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory
- Required: RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable)
- Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics14
- SSM Health9
- University of Missouri-Columbia9
- Washington University in St. Louis7
- Pediatrix Medical5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services44
- Education23
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric physical therapist jobs across Missouri.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Active state PT license or eligibility to sit for licensure
- Experience evaluating and treating pediatric patients across developmental stages
- Proficiency with standardized assessments such as PDMS-2, BSID, or GMFM
- Ability to write IEPs, IFSPs, or progress notes in compliance with payer requirements
- BLS or CPR certification current at time of hire
Pediatric Physical Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pediatric physical therapist jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 58+ pediatric physical therapist openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do pediatric physical therapists make in Missouri?
Pediatric physical therapists in Missouri earn a median of about $99,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,110 for the lowest 10% to over $124,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most pediatric physical therapist jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia have the most pediatric physical therapist openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire pediatric physical therapists in Missouri?
Employers hiring pediatric physical therapists in Missouri include Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, SSM Health, and University of Missouri-Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote pediatric physical therapist jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of pediatric physical therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for pediatric physical therapist jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to pediatric physical therapist jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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