Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Mound City, MO

Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings, and adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics. New graduates considered if clinical experience includes a Level II fieldwork/clinical rotation (Level I observation experience alone does not meet this requirement).

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Mound City, MO | Long Term Care / Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation, modalities, assistive devices, and wound care
• Assess and adjust patient treatment plans based on progress, documenting all required information accurately in the electronic documentation system per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders and discharge planning
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as needed
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings, and adhere to APTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri Physical Therapist State License required
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required
• New graduates considered if clinical experience includes a Level II fieldwork/clinical rotation (Level I observation experience alone does not meet this requirement)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with wound care assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or long-term care settings
• Experience supervising physical therapist assistants or rehabilitation aides

Why Join Us

• Expected 8-hour day shifts with overtime may be available for eligible hours worked beyond standard shift expectations
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a long-term care and rehabilitation environment serving patients across a range of physical functioning needs