Medical (Physiotherapist)

Physical Therapist

St Rose Medical Pavilion

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the physical therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for the process of evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation needed to deliver safe, evidence based care. Position provides patient care for the Home Health department to promote excellence in patient care.

Evaluates patients in clinical area served. Therapist considers all aspects of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs. Evaluation results are communicated to the physician, family, and other team members in a clear and concise manner.

The therapist serves as a resource to staff members and students.

Documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with departmental, KPTA and APTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.

Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements as it pertains to the clinical area served - Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department.

Provides supervision for PTA's and rehabilitation technicians including communication of results of patient evaluation, as well as treatment plan and implementation.

May provide educational programs through in-services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching labs to the PT students.

May provide student supervision, utilizing a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning.

May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data.

Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy OR

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy OR

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Full time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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