Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week LTC assignment in Missouri. The role involves screening, evaluating, and rehabilitating patients with physical disorders, following regulatory standards and evidence-based practice.

The successful candidate will have a Missouri state license, at least 1 year of PT experience (LTC/rehab preferred), and the ability to supervise assistants if needed. Work is performed on-site during day shifts and across the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PT experience preferred
• Missouri state license required
• LTC or rehab experience essential

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients per plan of care
• Administer procedures including therapeutic exercises and wound care
• Document progress and adjust treatments in medical records
• Coordinate with health team and provide discharge summaries

Skills

PT experience

LTC rehab

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist (PT)

Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of PT experience preferred; New graduates with Level II experience will be considered

License: Missouri State License required

Must-Have: LTC or Rehab experience

Description:Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.Develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and wound care.Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.Modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and makes referrals based on outcomes.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.Engages in facility and company-required training and in-services.Able to obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Supervises and supports physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.Adheres to practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist.