Physical Therapist (PT)

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

The Physical Therapist at Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab evaluates and treats residents and patients with physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function and promote healing using exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage and other modalities. Under physician orders, the therapist works within their scope of practice and federal guidelines.

Collaborating with physicians and care teams, the PT conducts assessments, documents progress, and supports discharge planning for safe transitions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with licensure or a Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Five years of PT experience if holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician referrals and patient conditions to determine appropriate PT treatment in consultation with the physician.
• Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed PT to improve function and relieve pain.
• Tests and measures muscle strength, motor development, range of motion, coordination and sensory perception.
• Maintains patient records, documenting treatment and progress in charts.
• Evaluates treatment effects and adjusts plans to maximize benefit.
• Applies physical agents and equipment (e.g., hydrotherapy, ultrasound, massage) as prescribed.
• Conducts home assessments to support safe discharge planning.
• Completes required forms and documentation in compliance with policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Licensure to practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

PT Job Summary

The Physical therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massaged and other forms of treatment. Under a physician’s orders, the therapist performs his or her duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines

PT Job Summary

The Physical therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massaged and other forms of treatment. Under a physician’s orders, the therapist performs his or her duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines

PT Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in Physical Therapy or Master’s/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (please note, no additional experience required with attainment of Master’s/Doctorate Degree)
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the state where applicable.

PT Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews physicians’ referrals and patent’s conditions and medical records to determine in consultation with the physician, the appropriate physical therapy treatment(s) required.
• Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to improve or restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. Provides treatment in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
• Tests and measures patients’ muscle strength, motor development, range of motion, coordination, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Maintains patient records, recording treatment, response and progress in patient charts.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers treatments for the specific needs of the patient including any of the following:
• Application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps and ultrasound machines.
• Administration of massage, massage techniques and body physiology.
• Application of traction equipment to relieve pain.
• Conducts home assessments as needed to ensure patient is being discharge to an appropriate and safe environment.
• Timely, accurately and ethically completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

PT Benefits

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events