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Western Missouri Medical Center

Non-profit acute care hospital and clinics

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWarrensburg, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited APTA-certified school is required.
  • Valid registration and licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts are required.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • Knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess the physical and psychological needs of patients of all ages, as permitted by the Missouri State Practice Act for Physical Therapists, are required.
  • The ability to work within the hospital or clinic's established policies, procedures, and practices is required.
  • English proficiency sufficient to provide and receive instructions and directions is required.
  • The ability to sit and stand intermittently for 8 to 10 hours per day is required.
  • The ability to use standard office equipment, including a telephone and computer keyboard, is required.
  • The ability to maintain near-100% accuracy while working under pressure and meeting inflexible deadlines is required.
  • Manual and bimanual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing are continuously required.
  • The role frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, eye-hand coordination, and color definition.
  • The role occasionally requires reaching above the shoulder, regularly lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, and occasionally walking on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with the Missouri practice act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures to promote or restore patients' highest functional status and provide quality patient care.
  • Provide physical therapy interventions and patient and family education, and work cooperatively with other patient care providers using interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of outpatients, including patients treated by a Physical Therapist Assistant under plans of care designed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Participate in performance improvement programs and development activities.
  • Provide input to budgetary planning, contribute to the cost-effectiveness of departmental services, and communicate observations and suggestions about opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintain positive rapport with customers.
  • Participate in department cleaning and organizing, and monitor equipment safety and status.
  • Assist the unit secretary as needed and as appropriate.
  • Orient staff and students when assigned.
  • Assist in WMMC support groups as appropriate.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned.

About the Company

Western Missouri Medical Center

Non-profit acute care hospital and clinics

Western Missouri Medical Center is a non-profit acute-care hospital serving Johnson County and surrounding communities. It offers emergency services, primary and family medicine, obstetrics, orthopedics, general and specialty surgery, diagnostic imaging, a cancer center, a birth center, and express care, supported by a Level III Stroke Center and Level III Trauma Center. The hospital funds its work through patient revenue and support from the WMMC Foundation, reinvesting in facilities and technology to expand local care. Its goal is to provide high-quality, locally accessible medical services so people can get treatment close to home and avoid unnecessary travel.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Warrensburg, MO
Founded
1963

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