Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Jefferson City, MO

Physical Therapist
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Agency: Annashae
Pay: $2,200 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Utilizes Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) system.

o Follows Department Operation Regulations (DORs), facility policies and procedures, and ICF guidelines.

o 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.

o Applies clinical reasoning in developing physical therapy plans and programs. 

o 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. 

o 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.

o Ability to plan, organize, lead, and adapt planned therapeutic activities in accordance with patient’s needs.

o 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.

o 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.

o Responds to health care needs for individuals by observing, reporting changes in physical condition, behavior and emotional response. 

Requirements

  The personnel 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. 

The personnel must direct screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation. 

License/Certifications Requirements: MO PT License

· Physical Requirements:

· Supervision Requirements: None