Temp - PT - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Saint Joseph, MO
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Description:PHYSICAL THERAPYPhysical therapists evaluate posture, gait, balance, coordination and strength to develop a treatment plan with the goal of helping the patient regain mobility and independence. After identifying areas of strength and weakness, a physical therapist may work to improve a patient s independence with tasks such as getting up from a chair or climbing stairs.Leads, guides and directs the delivery of physical therapy services in the facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.The Physical Therapist must possess:A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.Valid driver s license in the state of employment.Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2 years of PT experience - PreferredLTC or Rehab experience - RequiredMO State License - RequiredMust be submitted at the posted rate*** if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMissouriCompact AllowedABOUT THE FACILITY8 hrs of NBOAdvanced Care of St. Joseph is a busy 180 bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility with beautiful rehabilitation space including a spacious gym, functional ADL spaces and proximity to our skilled wing as well as an outdoor patio for therapy use. We have a wonderful and supportive nursing team who works closely with therapy and doctors to obtain services for our patients, and a fun, high energy in-house therapy team. We see a wide variety of cognitive, dietary and neurological diagnoses and both short term rehab patients as well as long term care residents. We are part of a newly formed healthcare company whose goal is to become the premier inpatient rehab provider in the communities we serve. Locally, we hope to build our long term care programming as well as continue providing fun, effective therapy for our short term rehab patients so they can return to home