Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Saint Charles, MO at Cynet Health

**Job Title:** Physical Therapist (PT)

**Job Specialty:** Long Term Care (LTC)

**Job Duration:** 13 weeks

**Shift:** Days, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week

**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified

**Experience:** 1 year of PT experience required; LTC or Rehab experience preferred

**License:** Must possess a valid, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of employment

**Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS)

**Must-Have:**
- Valid driver's license in the state of employment
- Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines related to long-term care

**Job Description:**
Physical therapists evaluate and treat various physical impairments to aid patients in regaining mobility and independence
Responsibilities include:

- Evaluating posture, gait, balance, coordination, and strength
- Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans
- Improving patients' ability to perform daily tasks, such as getting up from a chair or climbing stairs
- Leading and directing the delivery of physical therapy services
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and facility policies and procedures

This role is crucial in providing appropriate care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.