Physical Therapist PRN

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital at Overland Park; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage scale

Comprehensive health and wellness

401k, life insurance, disability plans

Job summary

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital at Overland Park seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients, developing strategies to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating strength, motor control, gait, balance, and pain; delivering therapy or delegating to the team, and applying exercises and modalities to restore function. Competitive wage with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for physical dysfunction and pain.
• Deliver and/or delegate therapy services to maximize the patient’s functional independence.
• Assess and document strength, motor control, balance, gait, posture, endurance and activities of daily living.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Detail orientation

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.

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