Physical Therapist (PT)

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shawnee, KS is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to develop and manage individualized therapy programs, perform assessments, plan treatments, and communicate progress to the care team. The incumbent will collaborate with an interdisciplinary staff, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and quality standards while supporting patient goals.

Must hold a PT degree and active state license.

Qualifications

• Graduate PT with licensure in the relevant state.
• Knowledge of standards and professional guidelines.
• Strong communication with patients and team.
• Ability to travel as needed for the job.
• Experience with SNF patient populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates needs with outcomes in mind.
• Designs and implements a care plan with patient and family involvement.
• Reviews and adjusts plans to optimize outcomes.
• Directs support staff to meet patient goals.
• Maintains documentation of evaluations and treatment plans.
• Keeps up to date with professional literature through education.

Skills

SNF care

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

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.