Physical Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Senior Care Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus $10,000 (for full-time)

Job summary

Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitative Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative therapy in skilled nursing and outpatient settings. This role supports residents’ recovery, independence, and quality of life, reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

State licensure and 1+ years in a SNF setting are required. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, ongoing training, and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Active state license.
• 1+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop plan of care.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment.
• Administer procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan (ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; exercises; modalities).
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments in medical records.
• Document treatment minutes and maintain records per policy.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy or related field

Job description

Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitative Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative therapy in skilled nursing and outpatient settings. This role supports residents’ recovery, independence, and quality of life, reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

State licensure and 1+ years in a SNF setting are required. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, ongoing training, and collaborative practice.