Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Hours

Tallgrass Healthcare; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Flexible scheduling (FullTime/PartTime

Job summary

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to help residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

You will join a collaborative rehab and nursing team, evaluate and treat cognitive/ADL disorders, and develop individualized care plans to maximize recovery, with opportunities for FullTime, PartTime, or PRN schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Active state Physical Therapist license.
• 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
• Passion for working with seniors and improving functional outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care using evidence-based practice.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary therapy to maximize recovery and functional independence.
• Administer rehabilitation interventions including therapeutic exercises, activities, ADL retraining, modalities, and assistive devices.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding progress and barriers.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and treatment minutes.
• Provide thorough discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in care conferences, rehab meetings, and required trainings.
• Supervise and support PTAs, rehab aides, and students as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with state practice acts, professional ethics, and facility policies.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to help residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

You will join a collaborative rehab and nursing team, evaluate and treat cognitive/ADL disorders, and develop individualized care plans to maximize recovery, with opportunities for FullTime, PartTime, or PRN schedules.