The Physical Therapist (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients, as directed by a provider, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines. • Evaluates patients referred by providers. • Establishes goals that maximize the patient’s recovery. • Plans a treatment program, using appropriate treatment procedures that will best accomplish the established goals. • Implements the treatment program using approved procedures. • Documents treatment procedures and the patient’s response to them on a regular basis. • Responsible for treatment procedures, documentation, and supervision of physical therapy assistants, physical therapy students, and rehab aides, as appropriate. • Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary teams meetings, as appropriate. • Participates in continual process improvement. • Other duties as assigned Education • Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of accredited school of Physical Therapy - Required Work Experience Licenses and Certifications • Physical Therapist (PT) - Licensed in State of Missouri - Required within 60 Days • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days Travel Requirements • Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills • Inputting data, manipulation of small items, calibrating equipment, speaking clearly Interpersonal Skills • Normal ability to communicate, motivate and socialize with other people Essential Physical Requirements • Moving, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, restraining Essential Mental Abilities • Analysis, synthesis, forecasting, short and long term memory, comprehending, assessing, manipulating numbers Essential Sensory Requirements • Visual skills, feeling, hearing Exposure to Hazards • Some topically applied anesthetics and minimal needle exposure. Extreme heat with hydrocollators; body fluids Other Skills and Abilities