PRN Physical Therapist - Inpatient setting

PRN Physical Therapist - Inpatient setting Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System. Responsibilities Job Summary Job ID: R-59478 Job Type: Part time Site Location: Orr-Major Work Shift: Varies - PRN 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. This position supports both the acute inpatient hospital and acute inpatient rehab unit. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. 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. 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 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. Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors. 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. Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively. Takes responsibility for own learning needs. Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals. Brings ideas/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 intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your 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 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. The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection. Giving back In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year. Team-based culture At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place. Support and Resources We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options. Tuition Reimbursement We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits. 401(a) We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute. Success Profile What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination. Acccountable to Team Takes Initiative Possesses Integrity Desire to Grow & Develop Our Culture Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people. Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient. Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare. We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally. Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients. Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best. We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence. We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs. We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients. We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System