Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Kansas City, MO

Physical Therapist WANTED for the Rehab Team at VNA Home Health and Hospice!

***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!***

As a Physical Therapist, is it important for you to work in a collaborative environment; have supportive team members and management while performing the best job ever - VNA Home Health and Hospice provides this and more! How about working with other Physical Therapist who share knowledge and tips about working with the patients, in their home, which can be challenging for any Physical Therapist. And best of all, let's make a difference in the patient's life by utilizing your skillset!

Join the team at VNA Home Health and Hospice serving the Kansas City community since 1891 where you will experience competitive compensation; an outstanding benefit package and amazing patients.

Sound like an opportunity for you? APPLY TODAY! INTERVIEW TOMORROW!

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans start on the 1st day of the month following the month of employment
• PTO starts to accumulate from first day of employment
• SIX PAID Holidays per calendar year
• 403(b) Retirement with company match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• CEU Reimbursement
• Cell Phone and Tablet Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Pre-Tax Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• VNA Logo Wear Credit to Company Store
• Ask your Talent Manager about other benefits.....

Qualifications for Physical Therapist (PT)

• Must have minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

• Successful completion of national Physical Therapist Examination.

• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/homecare experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Must be licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

• Understands prognosis and goals of care.
• Licensed to practice as Physical Therapist within the states of Missouri and Kansas.

Essential Job Functions of the Physical Therapist

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Less a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.

• Directing physical therapy treatment.

• Provides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.

• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.

• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participat­ing in case conferences.

• May educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.

• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

• Participates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy.

• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.

• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.

• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting.

• Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

• Participates in orientation program for homecare team members.

• Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and home health/hospice aides, as appropriate.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

APPLY TODAY! INTERVIEW TOMORROW!

EOE

*Sign on bonus for new hires only