Physical Therapist PT

Recover-Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs encompassing assessment, treatment, planning, and education to maximize patient progress toward functional goals. The role requires collaborating with health professionals and staff to maintain high standards of care and safety.

The candidate will document evaluations and plans, participate in continuing education, and promote professional development within the team. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy per state standards.
• Proficiency in evaluating patients and documenting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs and outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on assessment.
• Perform therapy within defined standards of care.
• Supervise support staff to achieve patient goals.
• Communicate with other professionals to improve outcomes.
• Adhere to facility policies, safety, and infection control.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional communication with staff,

Travel to perform job

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licensed by state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

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.