PRN Physical Therapist I- Acute Care

Position Title PRN Physical Therapist I - Acute Care Days & Time Type Full Time Part Time Position Summary The physical therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform individualized evaluations and design goal‑directed customized plans to improve the patient’s physical function and mobility. They periodically review patient performance to ensure 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. Evaluation results are communicated to the physician, family, and other team members clearly and concisely. Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem‑solving skills and clinical reasoning. The therapist serves as a resource to staff members and students. Documentation is clear, concise, and in compliance with departmental, KPTA, and APTA guidelines, as well as regulatory requirements from third‑party payers. Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements related to 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. Builds good rapport with patients and maintains professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors. Shows willingness to help out in all areas and recognizes the needs of the entire department. Provides supervision for PTAs and rehabilitation technicians, communicating evaluation results, treatment plans, and implementation details. 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 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. Takes responsibility for own learning needs. Participates as a team member to achieve organizational goals. Brings ideas and concerns to the supervisor. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements describe the essential functions of the job and are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s 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 Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system dispute resolution program and signing the agreement to the DRP. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System