PT Inpatient, Part Time

AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist position at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is a part-time role focused on providing high-quality patient care in an inpatient setting. The therapist will evaluate, plan, and administer treatment techniques as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to hospital standards. This role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and maintaining a professional environment that promotes patient dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and administers appropriate techniques of treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Administers patient treatments in a professional manner and within hospital standards.
• Completes timely and thorough documentation.
• Works directly with physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and other rehabilitation staff.
• Maintains a professional team relationship with co-workers by being considerate of workloads and assisting with duties.
• Communicates honestly and confronts issues in a private setting.
• Consults with physicians regarding diagnostic results, if appropriate.
• Delegates and supervises appropriate patient care duties performed by assistants and technicians.
• Projects a positive image through high professional standards of conduct and appearance.
• Maintains confidentiality of customers and other associates.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with department practice, policy, and procedure.
• Educates patients and/or their families in self-care, prevention, and ergonomics as appropriate.
• Develops and implements treatment using appropriate techniques within physician's prescription.
• Completes evaluation/progress/discharge notes in a timely fashion and within departmental guidelines.
• Participates constructively in department inservices, meetings, and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Kansas Physical Therapist License.
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
• 2 to 5 years of position-related experience.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program