Physical Therapy Job in Shawnee Mission, Kansas

PT- Physical Therapist

Job Specialty:	Physical Therapy
Job Type:	Permanent
Job Location:	Shawnee Mission, Kansas

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Job Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Setting

Independence, Missouri

Benefits - Full

The Ideal Candidate 1+ to 2 years of experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Never

Job Description This is an outpatient setting.

In accordance with physicians orders, the Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include:

Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families. Participates in patient discharge planning. Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy.
State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

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Job Type:	Permanent
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State:	Kansas
Specialty:	Physical Therapy
Facility type:	Agency
City:	Shawnee Mission

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