Physical Therapist (HH), FT

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates Home Health patients and develops treatment plans to restore function, maintain abilities, or prevent decline related to disabilities, injuries, and diseases, in accordance with referring physician orders. The position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations and completes required training. The therapist assesses patients in their homes, establishes and modifies plans of care, communicates evaluation results and treatment plans to physicians, patients, and responsible parties, and teaches patients and families about therapy. The role includes documenting services and charges, supervising physical therapy assistants, participating in case conferences, protecting patient confidentiality, following infection-control and safety protocols, maintaining clinical competency, and ensuring proper equipment operation. The position requires travel between patient locations and may include on-call responsibilities depending on department services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri and Kansas; licensure must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Current CPR certification, or obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel to patient homes within the designated geographic area.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate figures such as percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to meet visual, mobility, reaching, pushing, lifting, hand-use, communication, and hearing demands described for the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Physical Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Visit Home Health patients to perform assessments and establish plans of care; treat patients or direct treatment under written physician orders.
Develop appropriate treatment plans based on problems identified during evaluations.
Communicate evaluation results and plans of care with physicians in accordance with physician orders.
Communicate with patients and responsible parties about treatment programs.
Teach patients and families about therapy plans of care.
Observe and evaluate patient progress, assess treatment effects, and provide medically necessary treatment and plan modifications.
Maintain patient documentation and charges in compliance with policies and regulations.
Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants.
Initiate and participate in case conferences concerning patient goals and care delivered.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols and protect confidential information in accordance with company and federal requirements.
Ensure proper equipment operation by following company procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Maintain clinical competency requirements and adhere to safety regulations and requirements.
Handle workplace stress and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
Perform other assigned responsibilities as required by business needs.
Travel to patient homes and between locations as necessary to provide services.
Assist other departments during a declared emergency situation when called upon.