Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Lewistown, MO

Title: Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Lewistown, MO

Description: This position follows AHSA's clinical interview process. Candidates can expect outreach within two hours-via phone and text where applicable-with decisions typically made the same day or by the next business day. Applicants who are looking for more than 7 days off, who are seeking more than 50% of holidays off, and/or have negative background or employment history are not eligible for the same processing timeline. ****If a new grad, candidate will not get the clinical interview process, they will be presented to the facility for review****

• Effectively screens/evaluates/rehabiltates patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; wound care; etc.
• Assesses patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist.

8 hours NBO
BR x1.25 OT/Hol