Physical Therapist PT

Recover-Care Heartland; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, and implement treatment plans for patients in a skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with health professionals to maximize functional progress and ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes documentation, plan updates, and ongoing professional development while maintaining regulatory and safety standards. Travel may be required to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Ability to provide direct patient care within SNF standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on assessment with involvement of significant others.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs support staff to achieve patient goals.
• Communicates effectively with staff to improve patient outcomes.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals and plans; updates records as needed.
• Keeps up to date through education and clinical workshops.

Skills

Patient care

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel as needed

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

State Physical Therapy License

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.