Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN role. You will provide patient-centered PT services in a supportive setting with core values guiding care.

Responsibilities include initial exams, individualized treatment plans, progress documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety, CMS guidelines, and Missouri statutes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed physical therapy programs.
• Perform initial exam and determine diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate treatment progress and adjust plans for maximum benefit.
• Document goals, progress, and re-evaluation plans.
• Review referrals and medical records to determine required PT.
• Test and measure strength, function, and perception; record data.
• Adhere to safety and infection control procedures.
• Follow CMS, payer, and AMA guidelines for delivery and billing of services.
• Comply with Missouri PT statutes.

Skills

Licensed PT in Missouri

SNF experience preferred

Education

Missouri Physical Therapist License

Job description

The Lutheran Home is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN position, offering flexibility to make ameaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Our work is guided by our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. With competitive pay, a positive culture, and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

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.

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.

We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.