Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist (PRN)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Disability

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Employee Well-being programs

Professional Development

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South in St. Louis area is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our interdisciplinary team.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and provide therapy interventions to restore and improve physical function, while guiding PT assistants and students. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development within a leading

Formación

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care aligned with patient goals and capabilities.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individualized physical therapy programs.
• Performs therapy interventions using standard PT techniques.
• Directs and supervises PT assistants, students and support staff.
• Administers treatment with physical agents and equipment.
• Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Identifies and documents goals and reevaluation plans.

Responsabilidades

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Conocimientos

Initial assessments

Plan of care development

Therapy interventions

Supervision of staff

Prosthetic/orthotic fitting

Educación

Bachelor's Degree Required

Herramientas

Ultrasound therapy

Moist heat packs

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South in St. Louis area is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our interdisciplinary team.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and provide therapy interventions to restore and improve physical function, while guiding PT assistants and students. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development within a leading