Physical Therapist

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

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

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shawnee, KS seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, implement treatment plans, educate patients and coordinate with health professionals to maximize functional goals.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documenting evaluations and plans, adhering to facility policies, and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate).
• Current license from the Kansas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Develops and implements a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Documents evaluations, goals, and treatment plans.
• Maintains documentation and follows facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with health professionals to maximize patient progress.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel as needed

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

State license (Kansas)

Job description

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.

• 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

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.