Physical Therapist - Outpatient - FT - Day

Full-time, non-exempt position on the first shift (days, less than 12 hours per shift) with a 40-hour work week.

About the role

Plans and administers physical therapy treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac systems with the purpose of restoring function, relieving pain, providing education to patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents the initial examination, testing, evaluation, and diagnosis.
• Timely review of documentation, re-examination, and revision of the plan of care when indicated.
• Develops the plan of care including frequency, duration of treatment, and goals of intervention.
• Delegates tasks to rehabilitation technicians under the personal supervision of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Delegates and instructs services provided by the physical therapist assistant.
• Coordinates with other practitioners to integrate physical therapy with other aspects of the patient’s care.
• Establishes and documents the discharge plan and discharge summary, when indicated.
• Oversees documentation for services, including documents for billing rendered to each patient under the care of the physical therapist.
• Monitors and educates physical therapy assistants, techs, and students.
• Interprets the physician referral utilizing review of available medical information.
• Provides education and training programs for interdisciplinary staff and community organizations.
• Educates patients and any appropriate caregivers or interdisciplinary staff.
• Provides appropriate information to insurance and legal entities.
• Completes all assigned competencies, mandated education, and other tasks per organizational standards.
• Accepts assignment to committees or task forces.
• Participates in research for performance improvement and demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Practices within the guidelines of KPTA/APTA/Kansas law/Federal law.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (Required).
• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (Preferred).
• 1 year of experience in the licensed practice of physical therapy (Preferred).
• Physical Therapist (PT) license from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) (Required).

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use written documentation that conforms to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Carrying: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Crawling: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Crouching: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Driving (Automatic or Standard): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Feeling: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Handling: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Hearing: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Kneeling: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Lifting: Frequently (3-5 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Pulling: Frequently (3-5 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing: Frequently (3-5 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently (3-5 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently (3-5 hours) up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Standing: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Stooping: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Talking: Frequently (3-5 hours).
• Walking: Frequently (3-5 hours).

The vision requirements include peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Chemical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Combative Patients: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Dusts: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Electrical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Explosive: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Mechanical: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Needle Stick: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes, and/or Gases: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Radiant Energy: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally (1-3 hours).
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Hazards (other): Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Vibration: Rarely (less than 1 hour).
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely (less than 1 hour).

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace must be quiet and distraction-free to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

This is a hybrid role with no supervisory or budget responsibility.