Carter Clinical Services, pLLC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team serving Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas. This position provides Physical Therapy services across multiple care settings, including outpatient, acute inpatient, and skilled/swing-bed care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who enjoys the variety and continuity of care that comes with working in a rural hospital setting. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with a broad range of diagnoses and functional needs, helping patients improve mobility, function, independence, and overall quality of life. Experienced therapists are encouraged to apply, and exceptional new graduates will also be considered.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment services in outpatient, acute inpatient, and skilled/swing-bed settings.
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments appropriate to each patient's diagnosis, condition, and level of care.
- Establish individualized patient goals and develop effective plans of care.
- Implement safe, effective, evidence-based, and functionally relevant treatment interventions.
- Assist hospitalized and skilled-care patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, transfers, gait, functional independence, and safety in preparation for discharge or transition to the next level of care.
- Provide outpatient rehabilitation services for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and other rehabilitation needs.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient progress, discharge planning, equipment needs, and recommendations for continued care.
- Complete accurate and timely patient documentation and enter charges for services provided.
- Provide clinical supervision and direction for care delegated to technical and supportive personnel in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other members of the care team.
- Demonstrate professionalism and strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication and the ability to navigate difficult situations appropriately.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Experience: A minimum of one year of Physical Therapy experience is preferred. Experience in outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, or other hospital-based rehabilitation settings is beneficial but not required.
- Licensure: Must hold or be eligible to obtain current licensure to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Kansas.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
