Physical Therapist - PRN Weekend

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lutheran Home seeks a PRN Weekend Physical Therapist to provide compassionate rehabilitation services and care in a flexible environment. Ideal candidates will have a Missouri PT license and experience in skilled nursing facilities, impacting residents' quality of life through dedicated support.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Missouri.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out individual physical therapy programs.
• Perform initial exams and evaluate patient data.
• Adjust treatments based on patient progress.

Skills

Compassion

Rehabilitation services

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Infection control procedures

Education

Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist in Missouri

Experience in a skilled nursing facility

Job description

The Lutheran Home is seeking a compassionate PRN Weekend Physical Therapist who wants to pick up extra hours while making a meaningful impact! If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity to stay connected and bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, this is it. Guided by our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, you’ll provide personalized rehabilitation services and compassionate care that truly enhances the lives of our residents. We offer competitive pay and a supportive culture that values your time and talent – so if you’re ready to make your weekends count, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

In this PRN weekend position, we are seeking availability on weekends as needed, with flexible hours between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

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.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.