Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Relieve Pain

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab in Topeka, KS is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with temporary or long-term disabilities, promoting healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, and other modalities under physician orders.

This role requires a PT license in the state and at least a bachelor’s plus five years of PT experience, or a Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior clinical experience is preferred, with duties including charting and outcome assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in Physical Therapy or Master’s/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the state where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physicians’ referrals and patient conditions to determine therapy treatments.
• Evaluates plans and administers prescribed therapy to improve or restore function.
• Tests and measures muscle strength, range of motion and coordination.
• Maintains patient records and documents progress in charts.
• Evaluates effects of treatment and adjusts plan to maximize benefit.
• Applies physical agents and equipment as part of therapy.
• Conducts home assessments to ensure safe discharge to home.

Skills

Clinical experience

PT License

Education

Bachelor’s + 5 years PT experience

Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab in Topeka, KS is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with temporary or long-term disabilities, promoting healing through exercise, heat, ultrasound, and other modalities under physician orders.

This role requires a PT license in the state and at least a bachelor’s plus five years of PT experience, or a Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior clinical experience is preferred, with duties including charting and outcome assessment.