Physical Therapist

Erickson Senior Living•Overland Park, KS

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living is hiring a resident-centered Physical Therapist to support residents throughout their continuum of care. The role uses a holistic approach to residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs. Physical Therapists implement residents’ personal care plans, focusing on their strengths, preferences, and routines while helping provide comfort, companionship, and belonging. Residents live on the community campus, so the position does not require additional travel. The schedule is flex/PRN, meaning work is needed to cover employees who are on vacation or away for personal reasons. Compensation is $50 per hour. The community offers specialty programs including urinary incontinence, vestibular rehabilitation, home safety assessment, movement disorders, and low vision. The Physical Therapist works with an interdisciplinary clinical team to help ensure residents’ needs are addressed throughout their care.

Requirements

Must possess a valid and current state Physical Therapy license.
Degree and training must meet current Medicare and state requirements.
Ability to complete documentation to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic experience with older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement residents’ personal care plans with attention to their strengths, preferences, and preferred routines.
Support residents’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs using a holistic approach.
Provide comfort, companionship, and a sense of belonging to residents.
Complete documentation to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
Work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to address residents’ needs throughout their care.

Benefits

Onsite physicians group dedicated to serving Erickson Senior Living residents.
Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for employees over 18 years of age.
Culture of diversity and inclusion.
Professional and personal development opportunities.
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO, plus volunteer hours in accordance with applicable state law.
401(k) with a company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
Continuing education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs.
Access to an onsite gym with state-of-the-art equipment.
Flexibility and work-life balance.
Opportunities to learn and grow.