Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) St. Charles, MO

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) Job Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: 1 year of PT experience required; LTC or Rehab experience preferred License: Must possess a valid, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of employment Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: - Valid driver's license in the state of employment - Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines related to long-term care Job Description: Physical therapists evaluate and treat various physical impairments to aid patients in regaining mobility and independence. Responsibilities include: - Evaluating posture, gait, balance, coordination, and strength - Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans - Improving patients' ability to perform daily tasks, such as getting up from a chair or climbing stairs - Leading and directing the delivery of physical therapy services - Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and facility policies and procedures This role is crucial in providing appropriate care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.

Created: 2024-11-07