Physical Therapist
Tallgrass Healthcare Campus•Junction City, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is seeking a caring, motivated Physical Therapist to join its rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The therapist helps residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life while working with the rehabilitation and nursing teams. The role involves applying clinical judgment and providing care to older adults.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy or a related field.
- Active state Physical Therapist license.
- Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
- Passion for working with seniors and improving functional outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat residents with cognitive and/or activities of daily living (ADL) physical functioning disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care using evidence-based practice.
- Provide skilled, medically necessary therapy to maximize recovery and functional independence.
- Administer rehabilitation interventions, including therapeutic exercises, activities, ADL retraining, modalities, and assistive devices.
- Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend modifications or referrals as needed.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment plans and outcomes.
- Communicate with the interdisciplinary team about resident progress and barriers.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and treatment minutes.
- Provide thorough discharge summaries according to regulatory and clinical standards.
- Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings.
- Supervise and support PTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students as assigned.
- Maintain compliance with state practice acts, professional ethics, and facility policies.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Flexible scheduling
- $8,000 sign-on bonus for the full-time position
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