Physical Therapist - Acute

NKC Health North Kansas City, MO Parttime

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Summary

Acute care evaluations and treatments, with schedule set at hire between Monday-Friday and hours extending to 6 p.m.; weekend rotation includes 2 weekend days per month plus 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend. Requires PT, AHA BLS, and a bachelor's in Physical Therapy.

Highlights

Schedule
Monday-Friday, hours extending to 6 p.m.; weekend rotation
Experience
Acute care experience preferred; student acute care rotation accepted
Education
Bachelor's in Physical Therapy
License Required
PT (Physical Therapist)
Certifications
BLS from AHA
Reports To
Department Director and Physical Therapy Supervisors

Job description

SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Director and the Physical Therapy Supervisors, provides quality physical therapy services to patients through evaluation and administration of treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.
 
Physical Therapist to work in acute care performing evaluations and treatments.  Experience preferred but not required if the applicant has had an acute care rotation during student clinicals.  The schedule is to be determined at the time of hire, but will fall between Monday through Friday with hours that extend to 6 p.m. to support our post-surgical volumes for same-day discharge.  Will also be on weekend rotation with day off during the week (working 2 weekend days per month).  Required to also work 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend (part of the weekend rotation requirement).  Expertise in vestibular rehab is a bonus for this position, but not required.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

LICENSE/CERT: Required: PT (Physical Therapist), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Physical Therapy

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