Physical Therapist - Long Term Care
Buffalo, Missouri
Tide Health Group

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Buffalo, Missouri
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting all in the clinical record per regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluation.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document treatment minutes accurately and maintain patient records according to company policy.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Attend facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to APTA and State practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience (higher requirement applies if discrepancies exist).
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings is required.
• Missouri State Physical Therapist License required.
• New graduates are acceptable if they have completed Level II experience (not just Level I observation).

Additional Information

• Work schedule includes 8-hour shifts during the day.
• Participation in 1.25 hours of OT/Hol (occupational therapy/holiday) may be required.

This position is suitable for physical therapists seeking temporary work in a long-term care setting with a focus on rehabilitation and wound care.