Acute Care Physical Therapist — Student Loan Forgiveness

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking a Day shift, full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist in Topeka, KS. You will evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and deliver prescribed therapy in accordance with APTA standards and Kansas practice acts.

You will supervise clinical support staff, promote PT services and professional development, and report to the department leader. KU Health System St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• Active Physical Therapy license in State of Kansas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Preferred: Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluations, establishes plans of care, and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the physical therapy practice act in the State of Kansas.
• Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
• Promotes physical therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community.
• Reports to the assigned leader of department.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy license in State of Kansas

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is seeking a Day shift, full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist in Topeka, KS. You will evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and deliver prescribed therapy in accordance with APTA standards and Kansas practice acts.

You will supervise clinical support staff, promote PT services and professional development, and report to the department leader. KU Health System St.