Registered Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Registered Physical Therapist

Location : Clinton, Missouri (patient home visits required)

Noted : Need coverage for Henry and St. Clair counties

Salary : $85,500 - $100,000

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Compensation : $55-$64 per point (Approx. $85,500-$100,000 annually)

Mileage Reimbursement : $0.45 / mile (excluding commute to / from home)

Job Overview :

The Registered Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes as ordered by a physician. This role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, supervision of staff, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to help patients restore or maintain optimal physical function.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide therapeutic interventions (exercise, massage, heat, water, light, electricity) to relieve pain, restore function, and optimize performance.
• Educate patients and families on therapy programs, mobility aids, and equipment use.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, paraprofessionals, and Home Health Aides.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and patient responses within required timeframes.
• Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, agency policies, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications :

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