Physical Therapist

Meadowbrookrh; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Meadowbrookrh in Gardner, Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for creating individualized therapy programs, assessing patient progress, and working collaboratively with other health professionals. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and adjusting care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current state license. The position demands excellent communication skills and includes benefits such as Health and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs.
• Designs and implements plans of care based on thorough assessments.
• Documents evaluations and updates treatment plans regularly.

Skills

Knowledge and skills for patient needs

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Willingness to travel as needed

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Physical Therapist

• 401K(Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members

• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.

• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.