Acute Care PT - Day Shift | Loan Forgiveness

ACHE; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS, is seeking a day shift, full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist.

You will perform PT evaluations, develop plans of care, and ensure delivery of prescribed care in alignment with APTA standards and Kansas practice acts. Responsibilities include supervising clinical staff, promoting PT services, and contributing to professional development within the organization and community.

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.

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

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS, is seeking a day shift, full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist.

You will perform PT evaluations, develop plans of care, and ensure delivery of prescribed care in alignment with APTA standards and Kansas practice acts. Responsibilities include supervising clinical staff, promoting PT services, and contributing to professional development within the organization and community.