A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
Opportunity!! $15,000.00 Retention Bonus Available•We are recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to reliably serve patients in Joplin, MO and surrounding area. This is a Full-Time position. Reduce stress and burnout! Provide clinical care where patients want to be - in the comfort of their own home. $15k Retention Bonus for Full Time only•Why you'll love what you do at Integrity Home Care +
Hospice:
+ Experience true work/life balance with flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules + Perform 1:1 direct care in client homes + Hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning + 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger interdisciplinary care team + Advance your career with clinical and business leadership tracks What you'll do: Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include: + Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories. + 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.
What you should have:
+ Active and current PT license + A minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred, though we welcome applications from new graduates with a strong interest in the position. + Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you! + Ability to travel locally To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
