Physical Therapist - Home Services

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Concierge services

Wellness programs

Free on-site parking

On-site and virtual health clinics

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs in a home health setting within northwest Missouri. You will educate patients and families, participate in conferences, and ensure comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities include direct therapy delivery, coaching caregivers, adjusting plans, and coordinating discharge planning across the care team. Travel between facilities and patient homes may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy program.
• Missouri PT license required within 60 days.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician plan of care.
• Instruct family/caregivers and other staff on therapy goals and techniques.
• Develop and modify treatment plans; document progress.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for home health services.
• Supervise PT Assistants per policy and state regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

Job Description

The physical therapist works under the supervision of leadership. Evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patient, as directed by a physician, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Responsible for all necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning
• Provides a physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Group to define and update the comprehensive plan of care.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy program - Required

Work Experience

• 1 Year - Appropriate experience as a physical therapist - Required
• 1 Year - Community/home health experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Missouri - Required within 60 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Driver's License - Valid In State - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly to patients, fine motor skills required.

Interpersonal Skills

• Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians and co-workers in a professional manner. Ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift. Must follow good body mechanics.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Assess, evaluate, treat, and educate patients. Must be adaptable to the many challenges of differing home environments. Also includes explaining, forecasting, organizational skills and time management.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual, hearing and feeling skills.

Exposure to Hazards

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, body fluids, road and weather hazards.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Must be registered and successfully pass background check with the Family Care Safety Registry and other applicable state registries. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

About Us

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.