Physical Therapist Inpatient Rehabilitation
Wichita, KS
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• Inpatient Rehabilitation unit with 41 beds
• Staff includes approximately 15-20 therapy professionals daily (PT, OT, SLP)
• Day shift requires 2 PTs; current PT staff includes 3 PTs and 3 PTAs
• Patient load: up to 6 patients per day with a 6-hour treatment load during an 8-hour shift
• Equipment used: ESTIM, patient lifts, transfer equipment, gym equipment, vital machines
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech Magic
• New, state-of-the-art 41-bed inpatient facility with advanced technology and a full IADL kitchen

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and treatment including daily therapy, gait training, neuromuscular reeducation, and caregiver training
• Responsible for tracking therapy time/charges to meet the 3-hour therapy requirement per patient in inpatient rehab
• Flexible hours with rotating weekends required
• Hands-on clinician role with a team-player mindset

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation setting
• Neuro certification or experience

Additional Information

• Competitive market; unit offers a collaborative team environment and advanced technology
• Schedule flexibility with rotating weekends