Physical Therapist (PT)

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K

PTO & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Résumé du poste

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, conduct assessments, and implement treatment plans to maximize patient functional goals.

The role involves collaboration with other health professionals, documentation, and ongoing professional development within a SNF setting. Requires current PT licensure and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program and licensed in the state.
• Knowledge of SNF patient care standards.
• Proficiency with state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on assessment.
• Documents evaluations, goals and plans; maintain records.
• Collaborates with other health professionals and staff to improve outcomes.
• Adheres to facility policies, safety, and infection control standards.

Connaissances

SNF care

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel required

Formation

PT degree (BPT/MPT/DPT)

State PT license

Description du poste

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.