Physical Therapist

Saint Luke's; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, KS is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and create evidence-based treatment plans. You will supervise PT students and assistants, participate in interdepartmental care, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position requires less than 1 year of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and Basic Life Support certification. Regular weekend and holiday work is expected per department needs.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Regularly assesses progress and adjusts interventions as needed.
• Supervises students and PT assistants as applicable.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on care planning.
• Documents per department policy and payer requirements.
• Maintains patient safety and quality of care initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team!

The physical therapist evaluates and test clients with mechanical, anatomical, physiological impairments, developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention. The physical therapist regularly assesses the ongoing effects of the physical therapy intervention. The physical therapist’s goal is to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.

• Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:00. Weekend and Holidays required
• Evaluates patients after impairment, injury, or disease.
• Creates an individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based upon evaluation and assessment of patient.
• Re‑evaluates and provides periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Supervises treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.
• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times.
• Participates in quality initiatives.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:00. Weekend and Holidays required

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Physical Therapist - Various
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)