Physical Therapist (PT)

Manchester Rehab & Healthcare; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

Manchester Rehab & Healthcare in Ballwin, MO is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to provide patient care in accordance with standards and physician orders. You will assess patients, document progress, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role is part-time/PRN with benefits including paid time off, flexible hours, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Active PT certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapist certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/client care and assessment per standards and policies.
• Follows physician orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Measures patient status to assess care effectiveness within licensure and abilities.
• Maintains communication with evaluating therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy.
• Implements education plan outlined by the evaluating therapist and meets educational needs.
• Assists in discharge planning and goal reassessment as needed.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and healthcare team to optimize care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical techniques and modalities used in the setting.

Education

Active Physical Therapist certification

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) Responsibilities

• Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies.
• Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.
• Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy. Summarizes patient performance according to established goals.
• Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist provides education to meet those needs.
• Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise. Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge planning.
• Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served.
• Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.

Shift: Part-time/ PRN

Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapist certification

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible Hour options
• Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Fantastic corporate team

We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!