Physical Therapist – Hospital Outpatient Orthopedics
Dexter, Missouri
Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County

Physical Therapist (Travel)

Location: Dexter, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide physical therapy services in an acute care hospital outpatient setting. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and function, and prevent deformity.

Key Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy
• Shift: 5x8 Days
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: None
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Load: 10-14 patients daily
• Setting: Hospital-based outpatient (Orthopedics, General, Routine, Sports Medicine)
• EMR System: EPIC (going live October 2024)
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Administer various physical therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, aquatic therapy, and more
• Monitor and adjust treatments to maximize patient outcomes
• Delegate treatment tasks to physical therapy assistants as appropriate
• Educate patients and families on home care and treatment continuation
• Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate patient care
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and discharge information accurately and timely
• Discharge patients when goals are met and arrange appropriate follow-up care
• Comply with Missouri Physical Therapy practice regulations
• Provide training and supervision to less experienced therapists and students
• Participate in clinical instruction for PT and PTA students from accredited programs
• Take leadership roles in clinic operations and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and cooperative work environment

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers unless client-approved exemption is granted
• Facility is a busy acute care hospital with a range of patient acuity, including ICU and telemetry units
• Location offers access to major highways and recreational opportunities such as lakes, fishing, hunting, hiking, and golf
• Community features strong school systems and historical attractions

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist with solid outpatient experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive hospital environment with a focus on orthopedic and general outpatient care.