PT

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs for patients in our skilled nursing facility. You will conduct assessments, plan and implement therapies, educate patients and families, and communicate progress with the care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with health professionals, adherence to standards, and ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate) with current licensure.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with health professionals and staff to maximize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates functional needs to adjust care plans.
• Designs and implements a plan of care based on assessments and involves significant others when appropriate.
• Performs therapy within defined standards of care.
• Directs support staff to achieve patient goals.
• Communicates effectively with staff to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adheres to facility policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, goals, and plans; maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Engages in professional development and keeps up with literature.

Skills

SNF care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Travel required

Education

PT degree/licensure

State license

Job description

Physical Therapist

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.