PRN Physical Therapist

Cedarhurst Senior Living; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Wages-on-demand option

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading senior living community in St. Louis is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide patient care and promote well-being in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, patient education, and supervising PTAs. Candidates should possess a degree in Physical Therapy, a valid license, and CPR certification. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Join a compassionate team making a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs independently.
• Self-motivated and accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities as directed by physician orders.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and create care plans.
• Educate patients on managing illnesses or injuries.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Treatment planning

Supervision of PTAs

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Current Physical Therapy license

Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PRN Physical Therapist role at Cedarhurst Senior Living. This description reflects a service-minded, patient-focused position within a senior living environment.

As a Physical Therapist, you will connect with and positively impact the lives of our patients daily, promoting physical, personal, and emotional well-being and working with the team to help patients regain maximum self-care and independence when possible.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care activities to patients as directed by physician orders, including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and instruction/supervision of physical therapy practice within the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy and in compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Performing the initial and/or comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, identifying the primary focus of care, and developing an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver.
• Educating patients and their families or caregivers about managing illness or injury, including home care needs, home safety, and use of assistive and adaptive devices.
• Participating in care coordination and discharge planning activities and acting as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
• Participating in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engaging in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
• Supervising PTAs.
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification
• Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling or crawling, and the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs independently and up to 200 lbs with assistance
• Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to ensure patient needs are met and comfort in living environment
• Self-motivated with accountability for results

About the Employer and Benefits

• Our core values describe expectations that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable, and be a real, true friend to those we serve
• Dover Health emphasizes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year of service
• Wages-on-demand option to access earned wages before payday
• Offers are contingent upon background checks, drug screening, and adherence to health and safety requirements; participation in health assessments and PPE use as required

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourage discussions about potential accommodations with the employer.

Note: This listing includes the primary responsibilities, required qualifications, and benefits commonly associated with the role. Some sections of the original posting that referred to job alerts or unrelated postings have been omitted for clarity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care