Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation
Harrisonville, Missouri
Tide Health Group

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temporary Position

Location: Harrisonville, Missouri
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 in clinical records per regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluations; make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic systems and maintain patient records according to policy.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Attend facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience (higher value confirmed).
• Specialty Experience: LTC (Long-Term Care) or Rehab experience required.
• Licensure: Missouri State License required (Compact license allowed).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.

Workload & Productivity

• Evaluating therapists have productivity expectations of 88-90%.
• Assistants have productivity expectations of 90-93%.
• Typical treatment times:

  • PT/OT: ~1 hour for Medicare B patients, 30-35 minutes for Medicare A and Managed Care patients.
• Caseload: 7-12 patients per day, fewer for evaluating therapists with evaluations scheduled.
• Group therapy is allowed, which supports productivity.
• Each therapist typically has a dedicated device for documentation.

Employment Type

• Temporary (Contract)