Physical Therapist PRN

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness package

401k options

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

A rehabilitation hospital is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical dysfunction or pain. The role requires state licensure, BLS certification, and offers a supportive work environment with a comprehensive health benefits package. Opportunity for career progression is included.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for patients.
• Deliver services to rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain.
• Analyze patients and apply therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position Summary

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient’s functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Pay

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled