Physical Therapist (1099) Poplar Bluff, MO

Job Description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work. 

Physical Therapist (1099) 

Pay rate : $51.50 per hour (1099)

Company: Missouri Residential Services

Location : Poplar Bluff, MO,

Comfortable to float between two locations.

• Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
• Sikeston, MO 63801

Job Description:

• This is a licensed professional position in Physical Therapy responsible for treating injured, ill, or disabled individuals
• through therapeutic use of everyday activities to help individuals develop, recover, improve and maintain the skills needed for daily living.

Current needs for the position referenced are as follows:

• Physical Therapist – averages 40 hours/month

The Contractors personnel shall adhere to the following requirements:

• Utilizes Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) system.
• Follows Department Operation Regulations (DORs), the client policies and procedures, and ICF guidelines.
• Acts with independence in directing screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation for acute and long-term care patients to enable them to improve their optimal functional abilities.
• Applies clinical reasoning in developing physical therapy plans and programs.
• Knowledge of principles and methods used to develop and implement individual treatment plans and the use of adaptive equipment designed to assist in self-help tasks.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and adapt a physician's written or oral directions utilizing evidence-based treatment options; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate therapists and aides.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and adapt planned therapeutic activities in accordance with patient's needs.
• Communicates timely and regularly in writing with individuals, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), co-workers, and/or supervisors utilizing agency forms, computer programs and email as required.
• Implements and carries out individual treatment/therapy plans and assists in developing and teaching living skills related to self-help, recreation, socialization, meals, etc. and escorts individuals as assigned.
• Responds to health care needs for individuals by observing, reporting changes in physical condition, behavior and emotional response.

Personnel Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of the current principles, procedures, techniques, and instrumentation used in evaluating or treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through therapeutic use of everyday activities.
• Must direct screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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