Physical Therapist | PRN

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Resumo da oferta

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN position to provide therapy services and support residents in achieving their goals within our healthcare community. You will plan, implement, and document treatment plans, assess progress, and ensure compliance with safety and billing guidelines while delivering person-centered care in a skilled nursing setting.

Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred, and Missouri licensure is required; competitive

Qualificações

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and carry out designed physical therapy programs to improve or restore physical functioning.
• Perform and document an initial exam to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation.
• Review referrals and medical records to help determine diagnosis and required therapy.
• Test and measure strength, movement, sensation, and functional capacity; record data.
• Follow safety and infection-control procedures and billing guidelines for services.
• Adhere to Missouri PT statutes and professional standards.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Lutheran Home is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN position to provide therapy services and support residents in achieving their individual goals within our healthcare community. Guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, our team is committed to providing quality, person-centered care. We offer competitive pay.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy care and services to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation in a timely manner.
• Review referrals and medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the fiscal intermediary, other insurance providers, and the American Medical Association regarding the appropriate delivery of skilled services, documentation required to support these services, and correct billing for medically necessary treatment.
• Adhere to the Physical Therapy Statutes established by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.

License/Certification required:

• Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist in Missouri
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred

About the Lutheran Home:

Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.