Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

A diversified healthcare provider in Hays, Kansas, is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) who is passionate about patient care. This role involves evaluating patient conditions, creating treatment plans, and educating families. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and a current license. The position offers competitive compensation, a $20,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including financial protection, professional development, and wellness programs. Join a team committed to making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Open to new grads.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a patient's condition and develop a treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team members.
• Document patient care according to regulations.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff on follow-through programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Handle responsibilities per Company standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Current CPR certification

Job description

Facility Name

Hays Medical Center ARU

Position

Physical Therapist (PT)

Shift

FT Days 4 days 10 hours or 5 days 8 hours

Schedule

40 hours weekly, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Sign on Bonus

$20,000

Relocation Bonus

$10,000

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Hays Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital and the region’s only tertiary care center. Our commitment has earned national recognition, including being named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the NRHA, receiving Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, being recognized by Vizient as a Top Performer in Complex Care, and earning a five-star rating in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. These honors reflect the excellence and dedication of every HaysMed Associate. Our ARU Unit is an 11-bed unit. This is a fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What you will do in this role

• Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed – evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Open to new grads.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.