Physical Therapist - Acute

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NKC Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide quality evaluation and treatment in an acute care setting. You will restore function and prevent disabilities through evidence-based therapy and skilled assessment.

The role involves performing evaluations in acute care, with a schedule that includes weekdays and extended hours to support post-surgical discharge. Weekend rotation and a holiday commitment are required, with vestibular rehab experience considered a bonus.

Formación

• PT licensure required; BLS certification from AHA preferred but not required to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Provide quality physical therapy services including evaluation and treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.
• Work in acute care performing evaluations and treatments.
• Schedule includes Monday–Friday with hours extending to 6 p.m. to support post-surgical discharge volumes; Weekend rotation with 2 weekend days per month; 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend per rotation.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor - Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

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