PRN Physical Therapist

Minds Matter, LLC; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Minds Matter, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide an individualized program of physical therapy in home and community settings in Parsons, KS. You will assess, plan, implement and educate to maximize progress toward functional goals for brain injury patients.

The role requires a Kansas-licensed PT, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise PTAs while coordinating with families and the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
• Licensed as a Registered Physical Therapist in Kansas.
• Strong communication, planning and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individualized physical therapy programs to maximize functional goals.
• Provide supervision of PTAs per Kansas guidelines.
• Educate families and coordinate treatment plans with the care team.
• Assess needs and recommend adaptive equipment or technologies.
• Maintain timely documentation and reporting of progress.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse people

Therapy planning and coordination

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Creative problem solving

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Licensed in Kansas

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parsons, KS 67335

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals who have traumatic brain injury.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements all aspects of Minds Matter philosophical principles for effective service delivery.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Provide direct supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) in accordance with state of Kansas provider manual.
• Assist individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate physical compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
• Assess the need and recommend adaptive or assistive technology as needed by consumer.
• Provide specialized physical therapy and intervention programs.
• Develop staff and family training on specific physical therapy strategies to increase physical activity.
• Coordinate the dissemination of treatment plans to the team.
• Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
• Work closely with the consumer and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to ascertain goals.
• Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer's plan of care.
• Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
• Maintain and turn in all documentation at assigned times.
• Educate families about the consequences of brain injury and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.
• Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.
• Provide effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
• Be aware of departmental goals and objectives and take an active role in helping the department to attain goals.
• Make initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
• Set goals for consumers with input from Physical Therapy Assistants/consumers that Physical Therapy Assistants/Physical Therapist team will help them achieve. PTAs are not able to set goals.
• Provide regional rehab directors with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
• Practice Minds Matters policy and procedure requirements including completion of all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.
• Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for Minds Matter, LLC.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter issued devices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Physical Therapy Assistant

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
• Licensed as a Registered Physical Therapist in the state of Kansas

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High degree of sensitivity toward all people
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with all aspects of therapy service delivery
• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, and methods
• Ability to select and administrator appropriate assessment tools and interpret results of assessments
• Excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity
• Ability to use electronic equipment i.e. IPads and applications

WORK LOCATION: Home and community

All duties, skills and abilities are considered essential unless otherwise noted. This job description is not an employment contract. This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.