Physical Therapist PT Home Health PRN
Location: Kirksville, MO
Job Type: PRN
Company: Elara Caring
Category: Physical Therapist
Job Description Apply Now
As a Physical Therapist, youll have countless opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients. Whether you're helping someone take their first steps after surgery or regain confidence after a fall, you're empowering people to live stronger, more independent lives.
Responsibilities:- Promote Elara Carings philosophy, mission, and values to ensure exceptional care.
- Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and collaborate with other specialists.
- Design and implement individualized plans of care, including input from patients and caregivers.
- Conduct therapy within defined clinical standards and best practices.
- Direct and guide support staff to help patients achieve their goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including goals, updates, and prescriptions.
- Act as a resource to colleagues and promote physical therapy within the community.
- Handle, lift, and transfer patients as needed.
- Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of practice.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Willingness to travel within your local branch/office area (up to 50%).
- Reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently (able to lift 50100 lbs).