PRN Physical Therapist - Inpatient Setting

PRN Physical Therapist – Inpatient Setting Position Title: PRN Physical Therapist – Inpatient Setting Varies – PRN Acute Inpatient Rehab Position Summary / Career Interest The physical therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation and design a goal‑directed customized plan to improve the person's physical function and mobility. They periodically review the patient's performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions Demonstrates competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Evaluates patients in the clinical area served, considering all aspects of the patient including physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs. Communicates evaluation results to the physician, family, and other team members clearly and concisely. Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem‑solving skills and clinical reasoning, serving as a resource to staff members and students. Documentation is clear, concise, and compliant with departmental, KPTA, and APTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third‑party payers. Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements for the clinical area served, following all departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Maintains good rapport with patients and professionalism toward other professionals, patients, and visitors. Willingness to help in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department. Provides supervision for PTAs and rehabilitation technicians, communicating results of patient evaluation and treatment plan implementation. May provide educational programs through in‑services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching labs to PT students. May provide student supervision, utilizing a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning. May assist in developing, collecting, and analyzing performance improvement data. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively. Remains accountable for own learning needs. Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals. Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not exhaustive. Skills and duties may vary by department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education And Experience Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy High School Graduate Preferred Education And Experience Doctorate in Physical Therapy Master's Degree in Physical Therapy Required Licensure And Certification Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – State Board of Healing Arts Time Type Part time Job Requisition ID

R‑54907

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