Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Ascension Health Alliance; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Kansas as a Physical Therapist. You will evaluate and implement therapy programs, working with patients to improve their health. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Rehab Therapist credential required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform assessments and establish plans of care.
• Oversee activities of therapy assistants.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapy Interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Details

• Department:Physical Therapy
• Schedule: PRN, Rotating, Variable weekdays 8am - 4:30 pm, Variable weekends and holidays 7:30am - 4pm
• Hospital:Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
• Location: Wichita, Kansas

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

Acute Care experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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