Physical Therapist

1 week ago

Pittsburg, KS, United States Recover-Care Healthcare Full time
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.

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