Physical Therapist

Dover Health; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care across homes, facilities, and clinics. You will assess, plan, and guide therapies to restore independence and self-care for patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes education, safety, and compliance with standards of practice, with opportunities for professional growth and supervision of PTAs in a dynamic care environment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management.
• Proficiency with Internet browsers, MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher) and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform initial or comprehensive PT evaluation and develop an individualized plan of care with the interprofessional team.
• Educate patients and families on self-care, home safety, and use of assistive devices.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
• Supervise the PTAs.
• Comply with all Standards of Practice and applicable laws.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Accountability

EHR proficiency

Education

PT degree

Job 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.