Physical Therapist

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

14d

About The Position

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist. The role 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 Physical Therapist regularly assesses the effects of interventions and works to improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday work required.

Requirements

Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Physical Therapist credential or 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 interventions based on patient evaluation and assessment.
Re-evaluate patients, periodically reassess progress, and contribute to discharge planning.
Supervise treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.
Participate in and recommend client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
Complete timely documentation according to department or entity policy and insurance-provider requirements, including licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement, and physician treatment-plan requirements.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for self, patients, and others.
Participate in quality initiatives.