Physical Therapist​/Clinical Associate; Women's Health - Program in Physical Therapy

Position: Physical Therapist/Clinical Associate (Women's Health) - Program in Physical Therapy
* Evaluates patients according to medical diagnosis and determines a movement system diagnosis.
* Develops and implements treatment plans based on diagnosis, findings, co-morbidities, patient goals, and prognosis.
* Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats in conjunction with therapy supervisor, in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under a valid referral from an appropriate referral source and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
* Provides appropriate assessments, education, and plan of care to patients and families/caregivers. Education will include information regarding diagnosis, activities, etc.
* Maintains regular contact with the patients and referring providers regarding patient’s progress or problems.
* Provides home programs and appropriate community referrals. Facilitates and obtains referrals for necessary services and devices.
* Attends related departmental meetings, conferences, and continuing education courses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management.
* Demonstrates flexibility, team building, and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment.
* Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs, such as necessary supplies, equipment, and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.
* Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
* Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct.
* Responsibilities may include teaching within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum.
* Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs.
* Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.
* Ability to lift ten pounds from floor to waist, carry ten pounds for short distances.
* Push and pull occasionally with moderate force.
* Ability to coordinate hand movements to write, type, manipulate folders, and client body parts.
* Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on work location as a Physical Therapist.
* Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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