Physical Therapist

This position is responsible forthe evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, andestablisheddepartmental policies and procedures. This positiondemonstratesthe clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate tothe age of the patients served.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs and documentsinitialand ongoing assessments ofpatient'scondition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate toproblemsidentifiedand involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/orassistswith patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/useof adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, stateregulationsand practice standards.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Performs duties in line with the organization's mission, vision, and values, and strives to elevate them every day.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain medical issues in both layman’sand medical terms.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations including medical emergencies and communicating with patients and their families.

Experience

• Two years’ experience in inpatient and outpatientsettingpreferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Physical Demands

• Reaching, bending,lifting more than
  50lbs.,grasping, fine motor skills, pushing and pulling.
  
  Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Well-lit, ventilated, temperature-controlled environment.
  
  Possible hazards include a busy and stressful environment, long hours, and exposure to bio-hazardous waste, body fluids, chemicals, electrical devices, toxic waste, needles, and moving machinery.

Sedgwick County Health Centeris an equal opportunity employer and complies withall applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability,marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sedgwick County Health Center Is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act , that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at behmke