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SoutheastHEALTH Physical Therapist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Physical Therapist
Clinical Professional
Cape Girardeau,
Missouri
Physical Therapy Per Diem
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Description
Day ShiftAssess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, increase function and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injuryBegin
Accurately perform initial physical therapy evaluations including ROM, manual muscle testing, functional ability testing, etc. to identify problems needing physical therapy intervention
Establish realistic short-term and long-term goals with time frames for acute care and rehab inpatients
Implement physical therapy treatment which may consist of correct performance of modalities (hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, whirlpool and pulsed lavage), therapeutic exercise and functional training in transfers, bed mobility and gait.
Keep accurate, concise and clear documentation of treatment including progress towards goals
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians
Supervise and delegate appropriate portions of treatment to PTAs
Perform other duties as assigned
Become
Graduate of an accredited university program with Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
Current license as a Professional Physical Therapist in the State of Missouri (temporary license is acceptable prior to taking state boards)
Current CPR certification – BCLS
Must be able to read, write and speak English