Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
Department/Speciality: Physical Therapy - Inpatient
Schedule: Rotating l PRN | Variable weekdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Variable weekends and holidays 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Create comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy programs that empower patients to reach their recovery goals.
Lead initial and ongoing clinical assessments to tailor care plans precisely to each patient’s unique evolving needs.
Support patients and their families by involving them directly in the care planning process to ensure a collaborative path to wellness.
Oversee the activities of therapy assistants and students to maintain a high standard of clinical excellence and professional development within the team.
Deliver targeted therapy interventions using standard techniques to directly improve patient mobility and quality of life.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Physical Therapy (PT) license credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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