Physical Therapist - Ortho - Home Health

Full-Time Physical Therapist

SSM Health Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our Home Care Team! We are looking PT's who love the experience of treating and progressing patients in their home environment. If you are a self-starter, like flexibility and looking to manage your own schedule, this could be a perfect opportunity for you!

Western territory serving Wentzville to Warrenton primarily along the Highway 70 corridor, assisting Troy and other areas as needed.

If you are not ready to apply but would like to further discuss this opportunity, please contact me at explore-opportunities.

*Generous benefits package including:

• Company matching 401(k)
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Earned Illness Days (EID)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule. Notifies supervisor of scheduled openings and concerns with caseload management.
• Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.

Qualifications

Home Care Requirements:

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• One or more years of clinical experience preferred
• Valid state Driver's License.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans