Physical Therapist II

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Saint Luke's East Rehab is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist II. The physical therapist evaluates clients with mechanical, anatomical, physiological, developmental, functional, disability-related, or other health and movement-related conditions to determine a prognosis and plan therapeutic intervention. The therapist regularly assesses the effects of treatment and aims to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 2–3 weekend shifts every 6–8 weeks. A weekday off is provided during the week in which a weekend shift is worked. The role also serves as a clinical resource for the department, participates in quality initiatives, and completes at least one department-level project.

Requirements

At least 1 year of applicable experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Missouri licensure required.
Physical Therapist (KS) credential listed: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

Nice To Haves

Lymphedema certification, or interest in becoming lymphedema certified.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients following impairment, injury, or disease.
Creates individualized treatment plans and selects appropriate interventions based on evaluation, assessment, and evidence-based practice.
Re-evaluates patients, periodically reassesses progress, and contributes to discharge planning.
Supervises treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.
Participates in and makes recommendations for client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegates and instructs supportive personnel regarding services to be provided.
Provides timely documentation according to department or entity policy and applicable insurance, licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement, and physician treatment-plan requirements.
Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, patients, and others.
Completes at least one department-level project.
Serves as a clinical resource for the department.
Participates in quality initiatives.
Performs other duties as requested by the manager.