Physical Therapist PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Physical Therapist for an outpatient clinic. No weekends or holidays required; flexible hours to cover volume surges and staff absence.

The clinician will evaluate, plan and implement evidence-based interventions, educate patients, and document progress according to policy. Participation in supervision of students and PTAs and collaboration with the care team is expected.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of PT experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist in Missouri (MO).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in outpatient setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation.
• Provide patient education and re-evaluate progress.
• Supervise PT students and assistants.
• Document per policy and reimbursement requirements.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

MO PT License

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a PRN position in an Outpatient only Clinic? Join our premier team at Saint Luke's at The Plaza! NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS Orthopedic/Spine population preferred No set hours or days needed; PRN coverage during volume surges and when staff is off. Clinic is open Mon-Thur from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

The physical therapist evaluates and tests clients with mechanical, anatomical, physiological impairments, developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention. The physical therapist regularly assesses the ongoing effects of the physical therapy intervention. The physical therapist's goal is to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Evaluates patients after impairment, injury, or disease. Creates an individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based upon evaluation and assessment of patient. Re-evaluates and provides periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning. Supervises treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants. Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team. Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided. Performs all other duties as requested by the manager. Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan. Uses professional judgement to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times. Participates in quality initiatives. Meets system and departmental shift requirements.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Physical Therapist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

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Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes