Physical Therapist I — Impactful, Team-Based Rehab

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist I to join the Central Kansas Orthopedic Group. You will conduct individualized evaluations and design goal-directed plans to improve patients' physical function and mobility.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising PTAs, documenting clearly, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site position within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active PT license (State Board of Healing Arts) prior to employment.
• BLS/BCLS certification required.
• Eligible for Kansas PT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in the designated clinical area, considering physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using clinical reasoning; serves as a resource to staff and students.
• Performs clear, compliant documentation per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with departmental policies and standards; maintains continuing education requirements.
• Supervises PTAs and rehabilitation technicians, communicates results and treatment plans.
• May provide educational programs and supervise students in learning environments.
• Contributes to performance improvement data collection and analysis.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Doctorate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist I to join the Central Kansas Orthopedic Group. You will conduct individualized evaluations and design goal-directed plans to improve patients' physical function and mobility.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising PTAs, documenting clearly, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, on-site position within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.