Physical Therapist PRN Weekens

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage scale

Health and wellness package

401k, life insurance, and disability

Job summary

Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer rehabilitation services for patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. You will determine treatment strategies and may delegate tasks to therapy assistants, aiming to maximize each patient’s functional independence.

The role requires active licensure as a Physical Therapist and an approved BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification at time of hire from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (online not acceptable).
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for patients with physical dysfunction or pain.
• Deliver and/or delegate services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate conditions to maximize functional independence.
• Assess strength, mobility, balance, coordination, gait, posture, endurance, and activities of daily living to guide therapy.
• Communicate clearly with patients and teams; manage time and priorities to meet tight schedules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Physical Therapist license

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