Physical Therapist

Dover Health; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team in Clayton, MO. You will provide direct patient care, develop plans of care, and educate patients and families to promote independence and self-care at home.

Travel within the service area is required; you will work in home, facility, and clinic settings while ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations. A valid PT license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
• Ability to work well with others and take initiative to meet patient needs.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care activities including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of PT practice.
• Perform initial/comprehensive PT evaluations and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about management, home care, and safety.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Supervise the PTAs.
• Comply with safety requirements and workplace policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

EHR systems familiarity

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate) in Physical Therapy

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher)

Job description

Description

As a Physical Therapist you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our patients daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well‑being of patients and work with the Dover Health teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the patient to their maximum level of self‑care and independence, when possible.

Essential Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide direct patient care activities to patients as directed by physician orders including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and instruction/supervision of physical therapy practice within the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Perform the initial and/or comprehensive physical therapy evaluation visit, identifying the primary focus of care, developing an individualized plan of care in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing patient’s illness or injury, including home care needs, home safety, and use of assistive and adaptive devices.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and acting as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
• Supervise the PTAs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self‑motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.

Working Conditions:

As part of Dover Health’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working for Dover Health.

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them.
• Frequent travel within assigned service area is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Work for this position is performed in patient homes, care settings/facilities, and office settings. This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide care.
• There is exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions.
• Must comply with all Dover Health and safety requirements.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Dover Health considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.