Physical Therapist PT - Osborne Kansas

Company: Parkview Healthcare & Rehab Center
Location: Osborne, Kansas
Posted On: 04/28/2024

Physical Therapist PTJob Summary:The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.Duties/Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong customer service orientation. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members Ability to travel as needed to perform jobEducation and Experience: Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.by Jobble More...

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