Registered Physical Therapist

Job Title: Registered Physical Therapist
Location: Clinton, Missouri (patient home visits required)
Noted: Need coverage for Henry and St. Clair counties
Salary: $85,500 - $100,000
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $55-$64 per point (Approx. $85,500-$100,000 annually)
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.45/mile (excluding commute to/from home)

Job Overview:

The Registered Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes as ordered by a physician. This role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, supervision of staff, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to help patients restore or maintain optimal physical function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide therapeutic interventions (exercise, massage, heat, water, light, electricity) to relieve pain, restore function, and optimize performance.
• Educate patients and families on therapy programs, mobility aids, and equipment use.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, paraprofessionals, and Home Health Aides.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and patient responses within required timeframes.
• Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, agency policies, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (approved by AMA & APTA).
• Current State of Missouri PT license or registration.
• Minimum of 1 year of institutional or home health experience.
• Ability to drive and access patient homes.
• Must meet physical requirements: lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs, occasional patient transfers up to 250 lbs.
• Criminal background, OIG, and National Sex Registry clearance required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to provide one-on-one patient care in a home health setting.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment.
• Ongoing training, staff meetings, and in-service programs.
• Participation in patient care planning and discharge processes.
• Access to company-provided physical therapy and medical equipment.