Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients, as directed by a provider, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred by providers.
• Establishes goals that maximize the patient’s recovery.
• Plans a treatment program, using appropriate treatment procedures that will best accomplish the established goals.
• Implements the treatment program using approved procedures.
• Documents treatment procedures and the patient’s response to them on a regular basis.
• Responsible for treatment procedures, documentation, and supervision of physical therapy assistants, physical therapy students, and rehab aides, as appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary teams meetings, as appropriate.
• Participates in continual process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of accredited school of Physical Therapy - Required

Work Experience Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist (PT) - Licensed in State of Missouri - Required within 60 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Inputting data, manipulation of small items, calibrating equipment, speaking clearly

Interpersonal Skills

• Normal ability to communicate, motivate and socialize with other people

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, restraining

Essential Mental Abilities

• Analysis, synthesis, forecasting, short and long term memory, comprehending, assessing, manipulating numbers

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual skills, feeling, hearing

Exposure to Hazards

• Some topically applied anesthetics and minimal needle exposure. Extreme heat with hydrocollators; body fluids

Other Skills and Abilities