Physical Therapist PT

Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, plan, implement, educate, and communicate to maximize patient progress toward functional goals.

The PT will collaborate with other health professionals, maintain documentation, uphold standards, and continue professional growth through education and workshops.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate).
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency in documentation, standards of care, and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs assistance of support staff to achieve functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professionals and staff.
• Adheres to facility policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; maintains records.
• Pursues professional development through education and workshops.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel as needed

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/ Doctorate)

State license (PT)

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.