Onsite Physical Therapist - Ergonomics & Wellness

Marathon Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free primary care for you and family

Routine labs & vaccinations

Mental health care support

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care and engage in worksite support. You will assess, plan, implement, and educate patients to maximize functional goals while collaborating with physicians and other health professionals.

You will also contribute to ergonomic education, safety information, wellness initiatives, and non-clinical worksite support for client employees.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university (CAPTE).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to: physician, PA/NP, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.
• Based on results of thorough assessment, plans, and executes a thorough goal-directed treatment program that meets the patient's goals and provides positive outcome measures.
• Assist with care coordination and ensure patient seeks appropriate level of care or specialty and follows up accordingly.
• Supervises and directs PTA’s in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Teach in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of treatment plan.
• Documents patient care services appropriately and promptly by charting in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by reviewing professional publications and by attending continuing education.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing evidence-based practice resources, developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Injury prevention education and worksite assessments as needed and/or applicable.
• Address ergonomic needs of client worksite as applicable/needed.
• Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Attend all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• To advise on Marathon Health policy within the continually changing environment of healthcare delivery.
• To schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.
• Assist in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR documentation

Outpatient PT

Ergonomic knowledge

Education

PT degree (CAPTE)

Job description

Marathon Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care and engage in worksite support. You will assess, plan, implement, and educate patients to maximize functional goals while collaborating with physicians and other health professionals.

You will also contribute to ergonomic education, safety information, wellness initiatives, and non-clinical worksite support for client employees.