Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient Therapy

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; O’Fallon, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Supplemental benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Collaborate with therapists

Job summary

Aging Well Health Care, LLC in Missouri seeks a Part Time or PRN Physical Therapist to support Independent/Assisted Living partnerships in St Peters, MO.

The PT will administer therapy per physician orders, work under supervision of the Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy, culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Current Missouri therapy license and NBC certification.
• Licensed in the state(s) practicing.
• Two years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient functional ability and potential.
• Complete PT evaluation and establish treatment plan.
• Develop and implement medically prescribed PT plan of treatment.
• Prepare written plan of treatment for physician's signature with goals and rehab potential.
• Coordinate treatment plan with interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct and supervise PTA; evaluate progress at least every 30 days.
• Document each visit accurately and timely.
• Communicate data and changes in patient condition to physician and team.
• Order or supervise ordering of specialized DME.
• Attend case conferences and agency in-service programs.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Intermittent care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

AW Health Care is currently seeking a Part Time or PRN Physical Therapist to support our Independent/Assisted Living partnerships in St Peters, MO.

Why work PT or PRN for AW Health Care?

• PTO Accrual based on hours worked
• Supplemental benefit options
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Collaborate with some of the best therapists in the business!

Job Summary:

A Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, therapy clinic, or living facility. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient functional ability and potential.
2. Completes PT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment.
3. Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment.
4. Prepares written plan of treatment for physician's signature, including clinical findings, goals, and rehab potential. Assures that all PT orders include specific procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment.
5. Understands and interprets medical information from patient record and rest of interdisciplinary team.
6. Establishes goals and discharge plans.
7. Interprets and adapts physician orders.
8. Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team.
9. Instructs and supervises PTA in provided services and evaluates performance and effectiveness and progress of services provided at least every 30 days.
10. Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of PT to be carried out.
11. Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner.
12. Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complications, and additional needs.
13. Orders and /or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment.
14. Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office, residential living facilities, and patient homes. Can travel to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships:

Supervised by: Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient

Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

Exposure Risk:

High risk

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy, culminating in a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree;
2. Current certification with the National Board for Certification and valid therapy license in the state of Missouri.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.