Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team. You'll work days, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with flexible start times (as long as consistent and communicated with your director). This is a 13-week contract position.

Clinical Responsibilities

You will screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care needs. Using standardized assessments and evidence-based practice, you'll develop individualized plans of care and administer therapeutic interventions including:

• Manual techniques and therapeutic exercises
• Ambulation training
• Modalities and assistive device fitting
• Wound care management

You'll assess patient progress regularly, adjust treatments, and evaluate outcomes. Services are modified based on clinical response, and referrals are made as needed.

Additional Duties

• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Communicate with the care team regarding progress, barriers, and plans
• Document all services in the electronic health record per regulatory standards
• Participate in care conferences and utilization reviews
• Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides as needed
• Maintain adherence to APTA practice standards and state regulations

Requirements

• Missouri State Physical Therapist License (required)
• Minimum 1 year PT experience
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience (required)
• New graduates accepted if they completed a Level II clinical experience

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. No on-call or weekend requirements.