Lifepoint Health·Pittsburg, Kansas
Evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement effective treatment plans for recovery. Coordinate with nursing staff and families to ensure follow-through programs and maintain accurate patient records.
Facility Name: Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh ARU
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Shift: Full-time Days
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh ARU unit is a 12 bed inpatient Hospital located in Pittsburgh, KS. With an A grade in hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, all private rooms and a CMS three-star rating, we help patients feel secure knowing our commitment to their dignity, safety, comfort and recovery. Our ARU Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
· Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
· Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: · Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
· Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
· Current CPR certification
· Strong organizational and communication skills
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current, unrestricted state license. Candidates must also hold a current CPR certification and possess strong communication skills.
Market context
Physical therapist roles in Kansas are typically in steady demand across schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehab settings, especially for candidates who can start with a valid state license and the required degree or experience pathway. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both licensure and practical patient-care experience, while benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) can vary by employer. Before applying, compare the license and education requirements carefully and use the AI-summarized job details here to quickly review the original posting without extra research.