Physical Therapist PRN

Brewster Place; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

95% Employer paid Health Insurance

Free Dental for Employees

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

403b

PTO

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Brewster Place in Topeka, KS is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide assessment and treatment to residents. Responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising other staff, and participating in clinical program development.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current state license, alongside excellent communication skills and experience in long-term care. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Able to exert 50-100 pounds of force to help with resident transfers.
• Two years relevant experience required, preferably in long term care.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient/resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• Offers consultation and training to patients, residents, families, and caregivers.
• Documents activities according to the facility’s clinical documentation system.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with the elderly and/or disabled

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Health Center - Topeka, KS 66611 • Position Type: PRN • Position Shift: Day

Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervise other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides, and students, as required.

Responsibilities

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct patient/resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
• Screens and evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Provides clinical program development and implementation, participates in the training and orientation of other staff, participates in the interview process for new staff, participates in census building and marketing activities and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Provides consultation and training to patients, residents, families and caregivers.
• Documents activities according to the facility’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients/residents, families, caregivers, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Promotes positive customer relations.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Benefits

• 95% Employer paid Health Insurance
• Free Dental for Employees
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 403b
• PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Able to exert 50-100 pounds of force to help with resident transfers
• Two years relevant experience required, preferably in long term care
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Communication and interpersonal skills to develop relationships with residents, staff, and providers
• Genuine desire to work with the elderly and/or disabled
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist