Physical Therapist Part Time

Surgery Partners Careers•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Physical Therapist restores post-surgical patient function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy. The role assesses patients and their functional abilities, provides care consistent with physician orders and accepted practice, evaluates treatment outcomes, and modifies treatment as appropriate. The therapist also educates patients and caregivers, coordinates care and discharge planning, documents care, and contributes to professional development, ethical practice, patient advocacy, and quality improvement activities. The employee works in a temperature-controlled environment and must be able to perform the physical tasks and meet the communication, cognitive, vision, and hearing requirements described in the posting. The hospital provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least one year of Physical Therapist experience.
Bachelor of Physical Therapy or Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program; a bachelor's degree is grandfathered by the appropriate regulatory agency.
Valid state license as a Physical Therapist in Kansas.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills, with communication skills to work well with employees, patients, families, and physicians.
Cognitive skills for math, reading, filing, and sterile technique.
Vision accommodating near, far, and mid-range tasks, and hearing for low, medium, and high pitches.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting technique several times during a shift.
Physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching and kneeling, frequent walking, and reaching above the head and below the waist.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience.
Neurological experience.
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough and precise assessments of patient condition, functional abilities, homebound status, and environmental factors.
Provide care in accordance with physician orders, patient condition, accepted standards of practice, and hospital policies and procedures.
Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments and patient progress, recommending adjustments and modifications as needed.
Recognize and report changes in patient condition.
Recommend necessary equipment, home modifications, referrals to rehabilitation or skilled nursing facilities, and other therapies as indicated.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with physicians, nurses, and other health care workers.
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in all aspects of patient care.
Document assessments, treatments, re-evaluations, and patient responses according to hospital policies and procedures.
Ensure delegated patient care is provided according to treatment-team plans and applicable practice acts.
Provide patient- and family-focused care and collaborate with care providers to meet patient needs.
Support effective communication and opportunities for input regarding patient care issues.
Participate regularly in educational activities, identify learning needs with a mentor, and seek experiences to develop clinical skills.
Develop age-appropriate, culturally specific, and diagnosis-appropriate clinical knowledge for populations served.
Contribute to an ethical environment, participate in resolving ethical problems, and advocate for patient rights and family involvement in decision-making.
Remain calm and function as a team member during stressful or crisis situations.
Pursue activities that promote professional growth and behavior; participate in appropriate committees and quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
Protect patients and self by following OSHA and other standards covered in annual training.
Support and uphold the hospital's mission and core values; follow hospital policies and maintain patient and hospital confidentiality.
Keep the Manager apprised of day-to-day situations and perform other duties as assigned.