Overview

Select Physical Therapy is seeking an outpatient Center Manager-Physical Therapist in South Independence, MO!

Sign-on Bonus $10K and student debt benefit program!

 Our outpatient orthopedic physical therapy center is looking for a passionate and driven licensed physical therapist to lead and provide exceptional patient care experiences as a treating manager. This position will oversee our highly trained and respected outpatient orthopedic therapy team providing preventative and rehab services that maximize functionality and promote the well-being of our patients. We are located 15 minutes East of Downtown Kansas City. The site is conveniently located near the intersection of I-70 and I-470. It services the population of Eastern Jackson County, drawing its population from Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown and Kansas City. This location currently has 1 full time OT and 1 full time PT. The case load for the center is very broad. It encompasses General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Dry Needling, Vestibular/Concussion, Oncology, Work Conditioning and FCEs. With all of those programs, there is always room for growth so by utilizing the Education Department within Select Medical other programs can be developed. 

Additional opportunities include Manual Therapy Certification, Pelvic Floor, Aquatics, Residency training, Fellowship training and more.

This is ideal for a physical therapist with previous OP ortho experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Benefits and Incentives:

  • Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
  • Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
  • Company matching 401(k)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

   Why Join Our Team:

  • Outlined and defined mentorship program
  • Clinical Support (locally and nationally: speakers & journal clubs)
  • Dedicated career paths for clinical and professional growth
  • Paid National certifications (COMT, dry needling, blood flow restriction, pelvic, Graston, KT tape, and more)
  • Specialties offered nationwide: aquatic, vestibular, concussion management, sports medicine, pelvic health, oncology rehab, hand therapy, pediatrics, lymphedema, neurological, and FCE/work conditioning.
  • 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

For Details Contact:

Jennifer Gillespie

jegillespie@selectmedical.com

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility of the center and uphold executive decisions
• Maintain and demonstrate an attitude of excellence and quality both in patient care and leadership duties
• Utilize our local community network to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Act as a business owner to help grow and manage the center’s physician relationships and patient portfolios.
• Build and maintain local industry relationships with opportunity to develop and expand expertise in industrial services.
• Expand and develop a team of talented Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Ability to work in a positive environment where people feel valued and work together to achieve company objectives.
• Partner with philanthropic programs and events in order to give back to the community.
• Participate in industry-leading continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
• Three (3) year of experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients

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 Data

Select 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.