Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Jefferson City, MO

Utilizes Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) system.

o  Follows Department Operation Regulations (DORs), facility policies and procedures, and ICF guidelines.

o  Acts with independence in directing screening and assessment, treatment, intervention, administration, program planning, and documentation for acute and long-term care patients to enable them to improve their optimal functional abilities.

o  Applies clinical reasoning in developing physical therapy plans and programs. 

o  Knowledge of principles and methods used to develop and implement individual treatment plans and the use of adaptive equipment designed to assist in self-help tasks. 

o  Ability to understand, interpret, and adapt a physician’s written or oral directions utilizing evidence-based treatment options; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate therapists and aides.

o  Ability to plan, organize, lead, and adapt planned therapeutic activities in accordance with patient’s needs.

o  Communicates timely and regularly in writing with individuals, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), co-workers, and/or supervisors utilizing agency forms, computer programs and email as required.

o  Implements and carries out individual treatment/therapy plans and assists in developing and teaching living skills related to self-help, recreation, socialization, meals, etc. and escorts individuals as assigned.

o  Responds to health care needs for individuals by observing, reporting changes in physical condition, behavior and emotional response.