Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN
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Lutheran Home
Cape Girardeau, MO, US
Summary
The physical therapist will design and implement individualized therapy programs to restore physical function and alleviate pain for patients. They are also responsible for performing initial exams, documenting progress, and adjusting treatment plans to ensure maximum patient benefit.
Job Description
The Lutheran Home is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist for a PRN position, offering flexibility to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment. Our work is guided by our core values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. With competitive pay, a positive culture, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. Apply today or reach out with questions – we’re ready to talk!
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
License/Certification required:
- Licensed to work as a Physical Therapist in Missouri
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.
The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.
Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.
