Physical Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to join our in-house therapy department. This full-time role focuses on geriatric rehab for long-term and short-term residents, with a supportive clinical team and administrator experienced in geriatrics.

The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $50–$60, along with health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Kansas with active licensure.
• Experience with geriatric populations in skilled nursing settings.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and utilize evidence-based practices.
• Educate patients on exercises and home programs to improve mobility and pain relief.
• Maintain patient records and track goals in the electronic system.
• Supervise and support physical therapist assistants and aides.

Skills

Active State Licensure

Geriatric care

Staff supervision

Job description

Newly acquired skilled nursing facility is looking for leaders to grow our in-house therapy department! Our family owned and operated long-term care facilitator is seeking compassionate and well-versed Physical Therapist for consideration to add to our growing group of champions. This building is home to a diverse variety of long-term and short-term stay, residents, cared for by seasoned staff with low staffing ratios, who are supported by a well-equipped clinical team and Administrator with years of experience in the geriatric field.

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:Full-time

Pay - $50 -$60 per hour depending upon experience and availability

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Consult patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.

• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

Affirmative Action Statement

Sweetwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Kansas Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.