HCA Healthcare-posted 4 months ago
Wichita, KS
Hospitals

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

  • Evaluates and treats patients and consistently modifies Physical Therapy programs to decrease or eliminate pain and/or dysfunction, utilizing different methods of treatment based on diagnosis/injury.
  • Develops and implements a written treatment plan based on the interpretation of the assessment to include measurable goals relative to the patient's age specific needs and diagnosis.
  • Communicates verbally with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the nature of the patient's disability, treatment plan, safety issues and expected outcome of the patient.
  • Provides discharge planning and a written discharge summary for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility.
  • Documents all patient related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of information and is consistent with medical center policies and procedures.
  • Supervises Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students during their clinical affiliations and provides formal and informal education sessions to patients, families, physicians, health care staff, students or any other group requesting information on topics within the scope of practice.
  • Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties.
  • Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change.
  • Consistently meets established productivity requirements.
  • Contacts physicians and office staff to promote Rehab services and Wesley Medical Center.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy.
  • Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Kansas.
  • Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
  • Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
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