Physical Therapist: Driving Recovery & Patient Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center in Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with temporary or long-term physical disabilities. The goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other modalities under physician orders.

The role requires licensure and a PT degree (Bachelor’s with experience or Master/Doctorate).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with licensure.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals and patient records to determine PT treatment.
• Evaluates and administers prescribed physical therapy to improve function and relieve pain.
• Tests muscle strength, range of motion, and functional capacity.
• Maintains patient records and progress notes in charts.
• Adjusts treatment based on patient progress and goals.
• Administers modalities and home assessments when needed.
• Completes required forms in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center in Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with temporary or long-term physical disabilities. The goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other modalities under physician orders.

The role requires licensure and a PT degree (Bachelor’s with experience or Master/Doctorate).