Physical Therapist - PRN / FT

The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Work for The Whole Person:New Hires get 5+ weeks (224 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) a year - this goes up at 2 year anniversary and 5 year anniversary!Unused PTO rolls over to the next year - up to 350 hoursFlexible hours, you know who you need to visit, we let you dictate your scheduleWe pay 100% of the Employee's Insurance costs for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Gap MedicalInsurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability and a $20,000 Term Life Insurance PolicyWe pay 6.37% of your gross into your Retirement Plan - 403(b)11 Legal Holidays that aren't counted toward your PTO!How many places have you worked that has a "FUN Committee"?TWP has set aside Professional Development fees for each employeeWe are a $35 million Not-for-Profit with 88 Full-time and 30+ part-time EmployeesThis year, our organization celebrated 40 years in the Greater Kansas City AreaPosition: Physical TherapistDepartment: Home Health CareReports to: Home Health Services AdministratorSign On Bonus! *Conditions apply.Status: Full-time Non-ExemptHours per week: 40Salary Range: depending on education and experienceIncluding full Health Care benefits, Retirement and 224 hours annually of Paid Time offStatus: PRNHours per week: PRN - As Needed BasisStatus: FT Salary exemptHours per week: 40GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Physical Therapist will participate in the in-home care of patients by assessing and evaluating the capabilities and disabilities of patients in order to establish a plan of care for each patient in accordance with physician ordered treatments.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSComplete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessmentsProvide interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance with the physician certified plan of careEstablish, teach, implement and assess a treatment plan according to physician's orders, reevaluate the plan periodically, according to the patient's needs.Develop long and short term goals for each treatment planPerform an accurate OASIS-C timepoint(s) according to CMS guidanceAssess changes in the patient's status since the last visit/treatment day, use critical thinking skills to report clinical changes to nursing staffSubmit documentation of treatment and skilled intervention providedParticipate in educating the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals.Participate in the development of a total plan of careRegular and predictable attendanceREQUIRED SKILLSGraduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Collegiate ProgramRegistered professional physical therapist with license in the State of MissouriPrefer two years minimum experiencePossesses and maintains current CPR CertificationMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.PREFERRED SKILLSPersonal experience with a disabilityCOMPETENCIESBasic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft officeAbility to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, physicians, staff and other healthcare professionalsAbility to manage time effectivelyAbility to maintain integrityAbility to read and comprehend medical instructions given from written or verbal sourcesAbility to work with minimal or no supervisionAbility to use diplomacy and tact when dealing with problems.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding for long periods of time. Walk or run for long periods of time. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Bend or twist body. Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Keep or regain balance.OTHER DUTIESPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.