Weekend Physical Therapist (PRN)

Lutheran Home • Cape Girardeau, MO

83d

About The Position

The Lutheran Home is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for flexible weekend PRN shifts between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. For over 53 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in long-term care with a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Join our patient-centered team guide by service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Enjoy competitive pay, a positive culture, and the chance to truly make a difference in others’ lives. Opportunity is knocking – don’t miss out. Ready to learn more? Apply today!

Requirements

• Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist in Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy care and services to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation in a timely manner.
• Review referrals and medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the fiscal intermediary, other insurance providers, and the American Medical Association regarding the appropriate delivery of skilled services, documentation required to support these services, and correct billing for medically necessary treatment.
• Adhere to the Physical Therapy Statutes established by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive culture

What This Job Offers