Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute/Inpatient - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat disorders affecting movement. This role involves developing and implementing patient care plans, maintaining effective communication with patients and team members, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate must hold current licensure in Physical Therapy and a BLS/CPR certification, with additional requirements based on driving needs. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.
• Current licensure in Physical Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat human body disorders that affect movement.
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Physical Therapy principles

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Basic computer skills

Education

Education commensurate with license requirements

Current licensure in Physical Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Current BLS/CPR card within 30 days of hire

Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving)

Auto Insurance equal to Kansas requirements (if position requires driving)

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Job position summary: The Registered Physical Therapist evaluates and treats human body disorders that affect movement.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Essential Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform acts within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop, implement, review, and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn through geriatric.
• Educate the patient on physical aspects of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Provide clinical oversight to the Physical Therapy Assistants.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• No supervisory or management responsibilities; position does not involve supervising team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.
• Current licensure in Physical Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation.
• Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving).
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than Kansas insurance requirements (if position requires driving).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs and constantly up to 10 lbs.
• 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. The system participates in E‑Verify and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.