Location: Wichita,KS, USA
Job Title: Local Contract - Physical TherapistNumber of positions: 1Years of experience: One to three years Shift: Night shifts- 40 hours Duration: 13 weeksStart Date: 01/14/2024Hourly pay: $46.81OT: 1.5Weekly Pay: $1,755.38JOB DESCRIPTIONSummaryDepartment: Physical TherapyShift Timings: 08:00 - 16:30 Hours Monday to friday (5 days/8 Hours)Per Week: 40 HoursOutpatient therapy clinic with 5 physical therapists, 1 occupational therapist, and one speech therapist. Case load is 8-10 patients per day; one on one therapy sessions Primarily orthopedic patients with some neuro and generalized weakness Documentation is a SOAP note format using templates in Google Drive Prefer candidate have outpatient experience including treatment of: neck and back pain, post surgical shoulders and knees Position will never work in isolation but will surrounded by peers for supportRoles & ResponsibilitiesPerform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family.Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.PT with SNF experience needed Some holidays and one weekend a monthMinimum QualificationsAcute care experience - ICUs/Cardiac/Neuro/Trauma/Ortho Electronic Health Record is Cerner Typically assigned 9 evaluations w/expectation of completing at least 8QUALIFICATIONSBLS and ACLSNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.The ability to stand for extended periods.Strong technical skills.Knowledge of medical terminologyPassionate about patient careRequires a minimum of two years of current Physical Therapist experience. Graduate from a fully accredited Physical Therapist programActive unencumbered Kansas Physical Therapist state license One year of Cerner experience Requirements•COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.