Clinical Lead Physical Therapist

Summit Care LLC; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care LLC seeks a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services, evaluate patients, and develop treatment plans in accordance with PT guidelines. You will supervise assistants and students, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in care coordination across facility staff.

Requirements include an accredited PT program and a valid state license, plus strong communication and leadership skills to drive quality patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid Physical Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Assures execution of doctor’s orders.
• Provides Physical Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status.
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains appropriate patient schedule, as per established guidelines.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements.
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate.
• Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety.
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff.
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership & customer relations

Judgment & problem solving

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Summit Care LLC seeks a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services, evaluate patients, and develop treatment plans in accordance with PT guidelines. You will supervise assistants and students, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in care coordination across facility staff.

Requirements include an accredited PT program and a valid state license, plus strong communication and leadership skills to drive quality patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.