Physical Therapist - PRN / FT

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Position : Physical Therapist

Department : Home Health Care

Reports to : Home Health Services Administrator

Sign On Bonus!

• Conditions apply.

Status : Full-time Non-Exempt

Hours per week : 40

Salary Range : depending on education and experience

Including full Health Care benefits, Retirement and 224 hours annually of Paid Time off

Status : PRN

Status : FT Salary exempt

Hours per week : 40

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Physical Therapist will participate in the in-home care of patients by assessing and evaluating the capabilities and disabilities of patients in order to establish a plan of care for each patient in accordance with physician ordered treatments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments

Provide interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance with the physician certified plan of care

Establish, teach, implement and assess a treatment plan according to physician’s orders, reevaluate the plan periodically, according to the patient’s needs.

Develop long and short term goals for each treatment plan

Perform an accurate OASIS-C timepoint(s) according to CMS guidance

Assess changes in the patient’s status since the last visit / treatment day, use critical thinking skills to report clinical changes to nursing staff

Submit documentation of treatment and skilled intervention provided

Participate in educating the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals.

Participate in the development of a total plan of care

Regular and predictable attendance

REQUIRED SKILLS

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Collegiate Program

Registered professional physical therapist with license in the State of Missouri

Prefer two years minimum experience

Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.

PREFERRED SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to maintain integrity

Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions given from written or verbal sources

Ability to work with minimal or no supervision

Ability to use diplomacy and tact when dealing with problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing for long periods of time. Walk or run for long periods of time. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Bend or twist body. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Keep or regain balance.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.