Physical Therapist PT

PinnacleParkHRC; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PinnacleParkHRC in Salina, KS is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, plan and implement treatment, and communicate progress to patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to maximize outcomes, document evaluations and goals, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to ongoing professional growth. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate).
• Current license from the Kansas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs and outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Documents evaluations, goals, and plans; maintains prescriptions and signatures.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Professional communication

Travel ability

Education

DPT or equivalent

Licensed in Kansas

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.