Physical Therapist - Peak

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patients; development, coordination and implementation of the treatment plan; discharge planning, maintenance of informative, accurate and timely documentation and participation in team meetings. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervision of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). Based on assigned unit/area, the physical therapist could be involved in team meetings, family meetings, home evaluations, staff training and basic office duties/reports. Treatment outside the hospital setting could include home. Physical Therapists are required to keep current national registry and Missouri licensure, in addition to participating in continuing education and training of others. The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from a program of physical therapy which is approved by the Accreditation Committee of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Missouri licensure.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 1-year experience for assignment to Home Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents/clients and develop treatment plans with goals measurable and functional. Provides discharge planning recommendations and education needs to prepare for safe discharge to next level of care.
• Implement treatment plan or supervise PTA regarding implementation of treatment plan. Monitor and adjust treatments and POC accordingly based upon patient progress or decline in status. Completes progress notes and discharge summaries as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation based on the requirement of the assigned unit/area payer source and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members, patient/resident/client family members, social worker’s/case managers, physicians and co-workers during daily interactions, electronic communications and team meetings.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities and provide training/learning opportunities to others. Involved with student clinical.
• Weekend and holiday rotational coverage is expected.
• Performs clerical duties in organized manner, maintains clean workspace and environment and assures adequate supplies are available.
• Maintain required productivity requirement as set by department. Writes reports and maintains record related to caseload and productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level