Intermountain Health·Arkansas City, Kansas
Responsible for screening, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries and disabilities using physical therapy procedures. The role involves collaborating with care teams and educating patients and caregivers to deliver patient-centered care.
This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.
Essential Functions
Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
Competent Services: Provides skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
Patient Care and Supervision: Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Quality Improvement: Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participates in utilization review audits.
Meetings: Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$43.09 - $66.47
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Requires a current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must possess basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the physical ability to transfer patients.
Market context
In Kansas, allied health roles like physical therapy are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab settings, and long-term care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for licensure readiness, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm Kansas licensure steps before applying.
