Physical Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Wildwood LLC; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Wildwood LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to contribute to an interdisciplinary team providing patient-centered care. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver therapies to maximize functional outcomes and educate families for continued progress after discharge.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from an accredited program is required.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state.
• 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including ROM testing, gait analysis, and strength/balance assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and modalities to address patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, assistive devices, and safe home management.
• Monitor progress, measure outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document treatment sessions accurately and maintain detailed patient records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate with nurses and social workers.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor and supportive environment for patients.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Education

DPT degree

Inpatient rehab experience (2+ years)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital part in our interdisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. You will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to maximize functional outcomes. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including physical examinations, range of motion testing, gait analysis, and assessments of strength, coordination, and balance.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on maximizing functional independence.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and modalities, to address each patient's specific needs.
• Educate and train patients and families on therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, and safe home management strategies.
• Continuously monitor patient progress, measure outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document treatment sessions accurately and maintain detailed patient records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate effectively with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment for patients.

Requirements

Licenses or Certifications

• Current license to practice professional Physical Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program (required).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
• Supports Patient Rights and promotes patient satisfaction.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects within a dynamic environment.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)