Physical Therapist

Dover Home Health•Ladue, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you will connect with and positively impact patients’ lives by promoting their physical, personal, and emotional well-being. You will work with Dover Health teams to help patients return to their maximum level of self-care and independence when possible. The role provides direct physical therapy care, evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, and contributes to care coordination, discharge planning, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position also supervises physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and requires frequent travel within the assigned service area. Work takes place in patient homes, care settings or facilities, and office settings, with exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions. Staff are expected to comply with Dover Health safety requirements and contribute to teamwork and morale. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening, required health assessments, and use of designated personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Current Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to meet patients’ needs and support their comfort in their living environment.
Self-motivation to accomplish identified goals and a strong sense of accountability for results.
Proficiency with Internet browsers, Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and applicable HR-related systems.
Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to physician orders, including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and instruction or supervision of physical therapy practice in compliance with standards, laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Perform initial and/or comprehensive physical therapy evaluation visits, identify the primary focus of care, and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interprofessional or interdisciplinary team, patient, family, or caregiver.
Educate patients and their families or caregivers about managing illness or injury, home care needs, home safety, and assistive or adaptive devices.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and serve as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient needs.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
Supervise physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
Travel frequently within the assigned service area to provide care.
Comply with Dover Health safety requirements and participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
Perform other duties as assigned.