Physical Therapist (PT)

Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center; Rossville Township (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching)

Annual Performance Evaluations

PTO & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop and manage individualized therapy programs within a skilled nursing facility. You will assess patients, plan treatment, and communicate progress to the care team, with a focus on maximizing functional improvements.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists. Requires a state PT license and a degree in Physical Therapy; on-site work with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SNF population care requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail-oriented.
• Good organizational ability and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on assessment.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Coordinate with other health professionals and staff.
• Document evaluations, goals, plans, and progress.
• Support professional development and stay current with literature.

Skills

SNF care knowledge

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organization & attention to detail

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel as needed

Education

Physical Therapy degree

State PT licensure

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.