Physical Therapist

Requisition ID: 1088
PRN position located in Goodland, KS.

About the Role

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment for inpatients, outpatients self-referred or referred by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or ARNP. Administers therapeutic exercise, functional training, and physical agents after referral by a physician in an effort to restore function, relieve pain, and reduce or prevent disability following injury or disease.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides; coordinate, delegate, and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to physicians as needed.
• Perform appropriate assessments of all patients as related to the therapy requested and provide documentation and reassessments per policy, including adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Formulate and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy modalities and exercise equipment.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly; maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, staff, and the administrative team; involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintain records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Foster good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff; participate in guidance and education programs.
• Provide evaluation of certified staff, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and termination.
• Adhere to dress code; maintain neat and clean appearance.
• Complete annual education and licensure requirements.
• Supervise operational aspects of the department, maintain performance quality and improvement activities, and manage the department budget.
• Work directly with providers regarding plan of care; consult regularly regarding significant changes in patients’ conditions that may warrant further care, imaging, or referrals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or greater from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Current state license for Physical Therapy.
• Outpatient/Inpatient experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Sincere desire to help people and improve their quality of life.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• High degree of professionalism; good motivator and problem solver.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Working Environment

Mostly sedentary work within a medical office setting with some minor lifting and/or carrying involved in normal course of work duties. Clinic personnel are asked to assist in keeping work areas clean and uncluttered to provide a positive image for incoming patients and family members.

Physical Demands

• Push/Pull: 10-25 pounds (Never), 25-50 pounds (Never), 50-100 pounds (Never), 100+ pounds (Never).
• Lift/Carry: 0-10 pounds (Occasionally), 10-20 pounds (Occasionally), 20-50 pounds (Never), 50-100 pounds (Never), 100+ pounds (Never).
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Sit: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it be determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to policies, procedures, and always maintain confidentiality.
• Attend annual in-services and complete annual education in a timely manner.
• Represent GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically, and in the community.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicate the mission statement and core values of GRMC both on and off the job.

Pay

Salary Range: $43.27 to $51.77 hourly.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, weekend as needed.