Physical Therapist, Full Time, Home Health

About the role

We are recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to reliably serve patients in the Springfield, MO and surrounding area. This is a Full-Time position.

Responsibilities

• Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Requirements

• Active and current PT license
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!
• Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Qualifications

Experience working in a home health setting is preferred but not required. We provide comprehensive training and support.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of home health care protocols and standards

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

$15,000.00 Retention Bonus Available for Full Time only

Schedule

Flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules available