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Physical Therapist Assistant
Oregon, MO
Physical Therapist
Position Overview
The facility seeks a Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care needs. You'll develop individualized care plans grounded in evidence-based practice and regulatory standards, working in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform standardized assessments and clinical evaluations to guide treatment planning
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, modalities, assistive device fitting, and wound care
- Progress and modify treatments based on patient response and documented outcomes
- Provide patient and family education and counseling regarding physical disorders
- Document all services, treatment minutes, and clinical progress per regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the care team on patient progress, barriers, and discharge planning
- Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries
- Participate in care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
- Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides as needed
- Maintain adherence to APTA standards and state practice acts
Requirements
- Active Missouri State License
- Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
- Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
- New graduates welcome with Level II clinical experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy
Position Details
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts, 35 hours/week
- Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- On-call: None
- Weekends: None