Job Description

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist for our Home Health Department. CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities, and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, rehab therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus in Bolivar features state-of-the-art technologies and newly renovated and expanded facilities. The town offers a community feel and affordable housing options. There's something for everyone just 30 minutes away in Springfield, where you will find Big Shots Golf, Bass Pro Shop's Wonders of Wildlife Museum, and Urban Air. And, if you travel just a little further down the road, you'll run into the biggest tourist destination in the Mid-West - Branson! Make every weekend a vacation as you enjoy attractions like Silver Dollar City, music and comedy shows, and world-class shopping at the Branson Landing!

About the department: The goal of the Home Health Department is to decrease the number of hospital days and hospital visits per patient by providing skilled nursing and other services in the patient's home. Also, to instruct and assist patients and their families regarding their diagnosis, new procedures, medications, prevention of complications, control of pain, and general home care. Individualized plans of care are developed and used to assess, intervene, and treat home-bound patients who may not otherwise receive the healthcare they need due to physical, mental, or socio-economic circumstances.

A typical day includes: Traveling to the homes of patients to assess conditions and treatment plan progress, and providing therapies aimed at improving mobility and recovery. You will manage your own daily schedule of appointments, creating autonomy and flexibility for you in this role.

• Establishes an effective plan of care using appropriate skills for evaluation and screening
• Develops and implements treatment plans that lead to optimal patient outcomes
• Communicates effectively with patients, care team members, physicians, and others
• Writes clear, concise, legible documentation that includes appropriate information for care planning

This position is: PRN days between the hours of 8am-5pm

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Experience: New graduates welcome; 1 year of experience preferred
• Skills: Patient care
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
• Physical: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with patient and/or equipment assistance, ability to carry up to 35 lbs.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wage
• Annual merit increase
• Mileage reimbursement
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts

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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly Fender at 417-328-6251, or by email at kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com.

Job Tags

Relief, Weekend work,

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