Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

Job Description

Territory

Liberty, Kearney, Excelsior Springs, Independence, Our North East Territory that reaches out to Richmond

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Monthly Premiums for Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Short-term Disability coverage 

• 3 Medical Plan Options

• Referral Program

• 401(K) w/match

• PTO 

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Mileage 

• Flexibility

• Supportive & Positive Culture

Summary

The Physical Therapist (“PT”) is responsible for evaluating/assessing the needs of our patients and formulating treatment plans in the home care environment. A PT provides therapy services, including the creation and administration of care plans, as well as oversees physical therapy assistants. A PT must work collaboratively across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with the care team and physicians through initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's condition. 

• Provide and complete all proper documentation. 

• Administer physical therapy treatments as ordered by a physician. Direct and oversee treatment given by physical therapy assistants.

• Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments and the fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patients’ progress, and recommending adjustments and modifications.

• Complete discharge planning by consulting with the care team and physicians and assure any appropriate continuation of the therapeutic plan post-discharge (e.g., home exercise programs; recommending and / or providing equipment; recommending outpatient follow-up programs). 

• Participate in weekly case conferences and effectively communicate about patient care across disciplines involved. 

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience with a preference for 1+ years in an acute or a post-acute care setting.

• Active state Physical Therapist licensure

• Valid CPR certification

• Valid Driver’s License

 

EEO Statement: LiveWell provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LiveWell complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LiveWell expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of LiveWell team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

 

 

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