· Full Time

    Physical Therapist

    Posted 2 days ago
    bridgeton, missouri, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients requiring rehabilitation services, providing direct care, and developing treatment programs with specific goals. They must document patient conditions, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other disciplines to evaluate and modify care plans. This role requires setting realistic goals and providing skilled interventions according to physician orders, ensuring comprehensive and effective patient care.

    Physical Therapist

    MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Physical Therapist for an assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

    Job Description:

    • Responsible for the assessment of referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
    • Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions, and potential for rehabilitation.
    • Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
    • Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
    • Document and record the patient's condition.
    • Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
    • Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
    • Provide skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.
    • Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate, and modify care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
    • Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

    Requirements:

    • Must hold a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy OR a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and have passed the NPTE.
    • Must have graduated from an accredited school.
    • Minimum one year's experience.
    • Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or actively in the process of applying for current state licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT.
    • Current CPR certification.
    • Other requirements to be determined by our client facility.

    Benefits:

    • Weekly pay and direct deposit.
    • Full coverage of all credentialing fees.
    • Private housing or housing allowance.
    • Group Health insurance for you and your family.
    • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
    • Travel reimbursement.
    • 401(k) matching.
    • Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000.
    • CEU reimbursement.

    About Agency:

    MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing