Physical Therapist

Louisburghrc; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisburghrc is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist in Kansas responsible for developing individualized therapy programs. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and provide direct patient care while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

The role demands thorough documentation and adherence to professional standards. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license. Join us to make a positive impact on patient lives!

Qualifications

• Extensive standing and walking required.
• Lifting and transferring patients is necessary.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling involved.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs.
• Design and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Conduct therapy within defined standards of care.
• Document evaluations and treatment goals.
• Enhance professional growth through educational programs.

Skills

Knowledge and skills for SNF population

Problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong customer service orientation

Effective communication with employees and families

Ability to travel as needed

Education

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

Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Physical Therapist

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:

• The Physical Therapist 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.