Physical Therapist PT

Recover-Care Healthcare; Louisburg (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare in Kansas is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy plans, perform assessments, administer treatments, and educate patients to maximize functional progress.

You will collaborate with other health professionals, maintain documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development while contributing to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable standards and professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs to inform care plans.
• Design and implement plans of care based on assessments and involve significant others when appropriate.
• Conduct therapy sessions within defined standards of care.
• Coordinate with support staff to achieve patient goals.
• Communicate effectively with other professionals to maximise outcomes.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals and plans; keep records up to date.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization and detail

Customer service orientation

Team communication

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

State Physical Therapy License

Job description

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.

Physical Therapist

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

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.