Physical Therapist - Acute

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide high-quality acute care services. Under the direction of the Department Director and PT Supervisors, you will evaluate patients and administer treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with hours extending to 6 p.m. to support post-surgical volumes, plus weekend rotations (two days per month) and one holiday with a holiday weekend.

Qualifications

• PT license is required.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and administer treatments to restore function and prevent disabilities.
• Work in acute care with post-surgical volumes; participate in weekend rotations.
• Collaborate with PT Supervisors and Department Director to ensure quality care.

Skills

Vestibular rehab

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's - Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Director and the Physical Therapy Supervisors, provides quality physical therapy services to patients through evaluation and administration of treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.

Physical Therapist to work in acute care performing evaluations and treatments. Experience preferred but not required if the applicant has had an acute care rotation during student clinicals. The schedule is to be determined at the time of hire, but will fall between Monday through Friday with hours that extend to 6 p.m. to support our post-surgical volumes for same-day discharge. Will also be on weekend rotation with day off during the week (working 2 weekend days per month). Required to also work 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend (part of the weekend rotation requirement). Expertise in vestibular rehab is a bonus for this position, but not required.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

LICENSE/CERT: Required: PT (Physical Therapist), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Physical Therapy