Weekend Physical Therapist

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Louis, MO

5d•$41 - $66

About The Position

Summary: Provides direct physical therapy to patients in their residence. Receives a physician order for therapy and develops and implements plan of care. Provides direct supervision of qualified physical therapy assistant and evaluates effectiveness of services provided by the assistant. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest”.

Requirements

Valid state licensure to work as a Physical Therapist
Current CPR certification
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent programs
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent problem resolution skills
Detail oriented and good organizational skills

Responsibilities

Assesses patient functional ability and potential. May perform the initial comprehensive assessment in those instances when the doctor only orders physical therapy services
Completes PT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment
Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment
Prepares written plan of treatment for physician’s signature, including clinical procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment
Understands and interprets medical information from patient records and rest of interdisciplinary team
Establishes goals and discharge plans
Interprets and adapts physician orders for the home setting
Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team
Instructs and supervises Home Health support staff, such as HHA, who may carry out portion of patient care
Instructs and supervises PTA in provided services and evaluates performance and effectiveness and progress of services provided at least every 30 days
Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of PT to be carried out in the home independently
Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner
Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complications and additional needs
Orders and / or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment
Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs
PT will be required to be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis