Physical Therapist; PT - PRN

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Job Summary

Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Job Details

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PRN (As Needed)

Outpatient Clinic & Care Center



Job Summary

Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs assessments and establishes a plan of care. Treats patients or directs treatment of patients referred for physical therapy services by written order of the patient’s physician.
• Established appropriate treatment plan based on problems identified in the evaluation.
• Communicates with physician regarding the evaluation results and establishes a plan of care according to the physician orders.
• Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
• Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
• Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
• Maintains documentation for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Direct and supervises the work of physical therapy assistants.
• Participates in Plan of Care and departmental meetings as needed.
• Maintains clinical competency requirements.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.

• Licensed Physical Therapist in MO required.
• Must have a current CPR Certification or must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

• One year experience in Physical Therapy preferred.

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another…