Physical Therapist (PT)

Life Care Center of Kansas City • Kansas City, KS

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role follows and adjusts treatment plans, establishes functional goals, documents care, and works with patients and an interdisciplinary team. The PT also oversees and evaluates care provided by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a BSPT, MSPT, or DPT; graduates from 2003 or later must have an MSPT or DPT.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained as current during employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Demonstrate good body mechanics.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy care to patients upon physician referral and follow physical therapy treatment plans.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students.
• Complete charting appropriately and timely, and use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team; liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist with patient evacuation.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use sound reasoning and judgment.
• Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department procedures, company policies, confidentiality requirements, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time