Outpatient Physical Therapist, Medical Center East, PRN

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients. In this role you will perform patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning.

Requirements

• BS/MS/DPT degree in physical therapy required.
• Valid PT License Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy Certification
• CPR, BLS through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• DPT degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationship with appropriate interpersonal boundaries
• Manages patient care by first completing an evaluation, establishing a treatment plan with objective and measurable goals (outcomes), and provide direct intervention or supervision of care
• Performs therapeutic procedures (exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, gait, massage, manual therapy, orthotic fitting and training, dynamic activities, compression garments)
• Promotes patient and family rights to self-determination
• Assists family to integrate the medical, social emotional, and family dynamics of the condition into the context of their life situation
• Adjusts patient care schedule and prioritizes tasks as indicated
• Performs documentation per policy and procedures (evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and multi-disciplinary education and treatment plans)
• Performs patient and family education regarding interventions, disease/injury, safety, and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees