Physical Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN Plus. 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 role regularly assesses the effects of physical therapy interventions, with the goal of improving quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Work includes acute care and the Rehab Institute. PRN staff participate in weekend and holiday coverage. The physical therapist provides patient-centered, evidence-based care, collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team, supervises and delegates work as appropriate, and maintains timely documentation in accordance with department and hospital policies and applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Physical Therapist credential; issuer listed as Various.
Applicable experience: less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients after impairment, injury, or disease.
Create individualized, patient-centered treatment plans based on evidence-based practice and select appropriate interventions based on evaluation and assessment.
Re-evaluate patients and periodically reassess their progress, contributing to discharge planning.
Supervise treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.
Participate in and make recommendations for client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
Provide timely documentation according to department and hospital policy and requirements for insurance, licensing, certification, regulation, reimbursement, and the physician’s treatment plan.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for self, patients, and others.
Participate in quality initiatives.