Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking skilled Physical Therapists to join our actively growing Home Health Team with territories in St. Louis City and County St. Charles County Warren Lincoln Franklin and Jefferson Counties. Cooperative Home Care is a locally owned and operated home care company with a referral-heavy Home Health division. We are looking for physical therapists to cover the clients in a set territory: company car and gas card are provided.
Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate physicians or podiatrists referral and patients medical record to determine physical therapy required.
- Perform patient tests measurements and evaluations such as range-of-motion and manual muscle tests gait and functional analyses and body parts measurements and record and evaluate findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
- Administer manual therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function applying precise amounts of manual force and guiding patients body parts through selective patterns and degrees of movement.
- Observe record and report to the physician or podiatrist the patients treatment response and progress.
- Instruct patient and family in total physical therapy program.
- Review physicians referral and patients medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
- Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
- Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners.
- Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists injury prevention ergonomics or ways to promote health.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Physical Therapist
- Valid license to practice physical therapy in the state of Missouri
- Strong knowledge of anatomy physiology and rehabilitation techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
We Offer:
- Weekly pay
- The ability to make your own client-care schedule according to area for your ease
- Eligibility for medical dental and vision benefits
- Eligibility for 401k participation
- Weekly in-person Case Conferences to promote open communication and teamwork while offering you continuous support in this relatively independent position
- Knowledgeable local office staff with many years of experience in the homecare and home health fields who actively pursue company goals solve problems and returns calls in a timely manner
Apply today or connect with our recruiter Kerryann to find out more. Reach her in office at or text her anytime (even evenings and weekends) at !
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Discover top-tier St. Louis home health care agency with Cooperative Home Care. We offers personalized medical & non-medical support for your loved ones.
