Outpatient Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Education

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac involvement. You will plan and document exams, establish goals, and coordinate care with the team.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, supervising assistants, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed physical therapist with KS licensure or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific journals and care plans.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and team collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Performs and documents the initial examination, testing, evaluation, and diagnosis.
• Develops the plan of care including frequency, duration of treatment, and goals.
• Delegation of tasks to rehabilitation technicians under supervision.
• Coordinates with other practitioners to integrate physical therapy with care.
• Documentation and discharge planning; supports billing accuracy.
• Educates patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff on care and exercises.
• Monitors and mentors assistants and students; ensures compliance with standards.
• Interprets physician referrals and reviews medical information to guide treatment.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate and treat patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac involvement. You will plan and document exams, establish goals, and coordinate care with the team.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, supervising assistants, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.