Physical Therapist (St Louis)

We are seeking skilled Physical Therapists to join our actively growing Home Health Team with territories in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County, Warren, Lincoln, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties. Cooperative Home Care is a locally owned and operated home care company founded in 1986, with a referral-heavy Home Health division. We are looking for physical therapists to cover the clients in a set territory : company car and gas card are provided.

Responsibilities :

• Review and evaluate physician's or podiatrist's referral and patient's medical record to determine physical therapy required.
• Perform patient tests, measurements, and evaluations, such as range-of-motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional analyses, and body parts measurements, and record and evaluate findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
• Administer manual therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function, applying precise amounts of manual force and guiding patient's body parts through selective patterns and degrees of movement.
• Observe, record, and report to the physician or podiatrist the patient's treatment, response and progress.
• Instruct patient and family in total physical therapy program.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners.
• Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.

Requirements :

Proven experience as a Physical Therapist

Valid license to practice physical therapy in the state of Missouri

Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Offer :

Weekly pay

The ability to make your own client-care schedule according to area for your ease

Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits

Eligibility for 401k participation

Weekly in-person Case Conferences to promote open communication and teamwork, while offering you continuous support in this relatively independent position

Knowledgeable local office staff with many years of experience in the homecare and home health fields, who actively pursue company goals, solve problems, and returns calls in a timely manner

Apply today or connect with our recruiter, Kerryann, to find out more. Reach her in office at 314-772-8585 or text her anytime (even evenings and weekends) at 361-877-8937!