Physical Therapist Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Olathe)

Physical Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System

Location:
United States , Olathe

Category:
Health and Beauty

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Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual inpatients and outpatients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapist collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding treatment and discharge planning; prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation, treatment, education, and discharge planning; schedules patient treatments and meetings; supervises the work of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA's), Rehabilitation Aides, Student Physical Therapists, and Student Physical Therapist Assistants; assists in preparing and conducting inservice training and continuing education programs; assists in the orientation and competency assessment of Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Rehabilitation Aides; may participate in Performance Improvement activities and processes.

Job Responsibility:

Conducts Physical Therapy evaluation in accordance with education, training, professional codes of ethics and standards, and department policy and procedure
Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on evaluation results and ongoing reassessments of the patient
Educates patient and family in a timely and appropriate manner
Confers with physicians and other health care practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and integrate Physical Therapy treatment with other aspects of patient health care
Prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment sessions per Department Policy and Procedure
Supervises work of Certified Physical Therapist Assistants
Maintains a safe environment for patients
Effectively manages the patient's pain and comfort
Establishes and communicates appropriate discharge plan
Manages patient schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity
Supervises work of Rehabilitation Aides

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire

Nice to have:

Previous healthcare experience

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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