Physical Therapist - Rolla

Company: Athletico
Location: Rolla
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:


This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus. Apply today!


Greater Purpose and Core Values

Athletico empowers people, inspires hope and transforms lives. This is accomplished through demonstrating our core values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focus, accountability, continuous innovation and trust & integrity.


Position Summary


At Athletico, the Physical Therapist's role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient's plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.


Responsibilities:


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Providing interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goals

Appropriately progressing the treatment and goals

Periodic and timely written communication to physicians

Appropriate discharge management and patient follow-up

Supervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as needed

Supervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice act

Documentation: All PT's are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary

Physical Therapists are responsible for establishing and developing professional relationships with Athletico's referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.


Expectations:


Exceptional patient care and service

Community Services (such as):

Hosting a booth at a health related fair

Presenting an in-service on orthopedic injuries or prevention

Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures

Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary

Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients

Service oriented

Physician office visits - inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider

Accompanying patients to their physician visits (patient visits)

Interoffice communication and follow up

Education: Staff in-services, community in-services, attendance at continuing education courses, and follow-up summary of all continuing education courses to staff members


Additional Duties and Responsibilities


Maintain state license

Complete all compliance standards as requested

Energetic and a team player

Qualifications:


Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist

Current CPR Certification


Essential Qualifications:


Physical Demands:


Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and understand

Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds

Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)


Work Environment:


Internal office

The noise level in the work environment is usually low


Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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