Physical Therapist – Des Peres

Overview: This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Apply todayGreater Purpose and Core ValuesAthletico empowers people, inspires hope and transforms lives.

This is accomplished through demonstrating our core values of one team, understanding our business, recognition, people-focus, accountability, continuous innovation and trust & integrity.Position SummaryAt Athletico, the Physical Therapists role is to evaluate, design and implement a patients plan of care.

Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goalsAppropriately progressing the treatment and goalsPeriodic and timely written communication to physiciansAppropriate discharge management and patient followupSupervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as neededSupervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice actDocumentation: All PTs are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P.

notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessaryPhysical Therapists are responsible for establishing and developing professional relationships with Athleticos referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.Expectations:Exceptional patient care and serviceCommunity Services (such as):Hosting a booth at a health related fairPresenting an inservice on orthopedic injuries or preventionProviding coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lecturesPerforming complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessaryAbility to demonstrate compassion toward patientsService orientedPhysician office visits inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best providerAccompanying patients to their physician visits (patient visits)Interoffice communication and follow upEducation: Staff inservices, community inservices, attendance at continuing education courses, and followup summary of all continuing education courses to staff membersAdditional Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain state licenseComplete all compliance standards as requestedEnergetic and a team player Qualifications: Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy ProgramCurrent Professional licensure as a Physical TherapistCurrent CPR CertificationEssential Qualifications:Physical Demands:Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and understandPossess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and armsOccasionally lift and/or move up to 2025 poundsFine hand manipulation (keyboarding)Work Environment:Internal officeThe noise level in the work environment is usually lowAthletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.