Physical Therapist

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist. The role evaluates people with mechanical, anatomical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, and other health- and movement-related conditions to determine a prognosis and plan therapeutic intervention. The Physical Therapist assesses the ongoing effects of treatment and works to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. The position provides individualized, patient-centered treatment based on evidence-based practice; monitors progress; supports discharge planning; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team. The Physical Therapist also supervises students and physical therapy assistants, instructs supportive personnel, documents care in accordance with applicable policies and requirements, and participates in quality initiatives. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays are required.

Requirements

Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Physical Therapist qualification (various).
Bachelor's degree.

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.
Complete timely documentation in accordance with department or entity policy and requirements for insurance, licensing, certification, regulation, reimbursement, and physician treatment plans.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for self, patients, and others.
Participate in quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.