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AW Health Care

Location:
United States, Saint Louis

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

43.15 - 55.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

An Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, therapy clinic, or living facility. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient

Job Responsibility:

Assesses patient functional ability and potential
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 findings, goals, and rehab potential
Assures that all PT orders include specific procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment
Understands and interprets medical information from patient record and rest of interdisciplinary team
Establishes goals and discharge plans
Interprets and adapts physician orders
Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team
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
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
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy, culminating in a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree
Current certification with the National Board for Certification and valid therapy license in the state of Missouri
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Two (2) years experience, preferred
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Moderate lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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