Staff Physical Therapist- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus Potosi Sports & Physical Therapy Potosi Sports & Physical Therapy The employee must obtain a bachelors, masters, or doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited university. The employee must also have passed the Missouri State Boards or have applied to take the boards within 30 days. In the event that the employee does not pass the boards he/she may be terminated. Once the individual passes the Missouri State Boards, he/she may be reconsidered for a staff physical therapist position. Employee must be physically able to lift/carry and push/pull an average of 10-200 pounds frequently; reach overhead, sit, and climb occasionally; walk, squat, bend, kneel, and stand frequently. Employee may be exposed to blood/body fluids and other communicable diseases. The following job duties may be revised by the department manager and may not encompass all day-by-day duties. Primary job duties of the Physical Therapist Perform inpatient, outpatient, work conditioning evaluations Perform quality treatment that is customized to the individual patient Educate patients on techniques for prevention/wellness as needed Inform the therapist attending the swing bed meeting of inpatient progress/decline Determine when inpatients are

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safe to return home Recommend assistive devices and/or assistance for inpatients whom are returning home and inform social services Work with nursing staff to promote the swing bed program Perform weekly patient goal reassessments Write progress and discharge notes as needed Ensure the patient's script is up-to-date Communicate with physicians regarding patent progress or any concerns related to patient treatment Communicate with worker's compensation case managers, see clinic protocol or as requested by specific WC case manager Write cancellations in the patient's chart

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to patients, physicians, case workers, community, co-workers, etc. Secondary duties Schedule patients Answer the phone and make calls as required Fax PT evaluations & progress notes, and discharge notes with date and whom it was sent to written on notes Remind the secretary if follow-up communication has not been performed to ensure signed evaluations are received on Medicare patients within 30 days of the evaluation File evaluations, progress notes, discharges, insurance info, etc. in appropriate chart location Communicate and direct patient's to appropriate location Make sure preauthorization is received Answer patient questions within knowledge or direct questions to appropriate individual Inform the department manager of any complaints Assist other therapists as needed with initiation of treatment if your schedule allows, otherwise inform the treating therapist when a patient arrives Other Essential Duties of the job: Exemplifies excellent service to all individuals including but not limited to physicians, patients, families, staff, visitors, co-workers, payers, volunteers, and other departments Demonstrates personal and professional development by completing necessary continuing education to enhance clinical skills and as required by state regulations Participates in all staff meetings Reports any problems or complaints to supervisor Follows code of conduct and maintains confidentiality Utilize daily tools such as but not limited to: weights, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, braces, theraband, etc. Operate equipment such as but not limited to: ultrasound, electrical stimulation, TENS, CPM, treadmill, bikes, leg press, traction, etc. __________________________________________________

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person