PRN Physical Therapist PT

Luxor Healthcare; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide patient care and assessments in line with established standards and facility policies. You will follow physician orders and the plan of care developed by the evaluating therapist.

You will measure patient status, communicate with the care team, educate patients and families, and assist in discharge planning. The role requires applying clinical techniques and using modalities and equipment appropriately to maximize

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assessment per standards and policies.
• Follow physician orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Measure patient status to assess progress within licensure.
• Communicate with the care team to maximize therapy benefits.
• Educate patients and families as outlined by evaluating therapist.
• Assist in discharge planning and reassessment.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to promote optimal care.
• Apply clinical techniques and modalities appropriately.
• Utilize equipment effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist license

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.

Physical Therapist (PT) Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapist certification

Physical Therapist (PT) Benefits

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

We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!

Contact-816-237-8799