Physical Therapist PT

Hilltop Lodge Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Beloit (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop Lodge Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Beloit, KS is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, implement treatment plans, and educate patients to maximize functional goals. Collaboration with other health professionals is emphasized.

The role includes completing evaluations, creating care plans with input from patients and families, documenting progress, and adhering to standards of care, safety, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy degree program.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care with patient and family involvement.
• Conduct therapy within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicate with other professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Follow safety, infection control standards and facility policies.
• Document evaluations, goals, plans, and progress.
• Pursue professional growth through education and workshops.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

Physical Therapist

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.