Physical Therapist

OverviewSelect Physical Therapy is seeking a full time outpatient physical therapist for our North Kansas City location.This is a newer multi-disciplinary clinic, that has plenty of room for learning and growth within your career!This outpatient orthopedic center is looking for a compassionate and driven licensed Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care experiences.

This is ideal for a physical therapist with previous OP ortho experience, but new graduates are WELCOME to apply and take advantage of our UNLIMITED continuing education programs as well as a GENEROUS student loan repayment plan!Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected multi-disciplinary physical therapy team that provides preventative and rehabilitative services that help improve quality of life for the community in which they live and work.

Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to our patients and grow with the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy.

We Offer : Competitive salary with advanced specializations / certifications and sports medicine experience incentivized further!Sign On BonusStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceUNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU courses, national certifications and more.

Company matching 401(k)Affordable PPO BenefitsGenerous Paid Time OffFor Details Contact : Jennifer Gillespiejegillespie@selectmedical.

comResponsibilitiesUnderstand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.

Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state / local / federal regulations.

Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.

Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.

Attend and / or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.QualificationsMust be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapyValid State Physical Therapy License / Registration REQUIRED to startAbility to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patientsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements : Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day / shift.

Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day / shift.

Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.

Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.

Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.

Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.Additional DataSelect Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Apply for this job ()Share this jobJob ID 303095Location US-MO-Kansas CityExperience (Years) 0Category Physical TherapistStreet Address 4323 NE Chouteau TrafficwayCompany Select Physical TherapyPosition Type Full Time