Physical Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health Rehab Services provides a full range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for all ages. Our therapists and assistants are trained in treating neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, lymphedema, pediatrics, industrial medicine, swallowing, and speech and language disorders. Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN Job Description: The staff physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, develop a treatment plan and set goals for patients. Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals. The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies. The therapist will assist with the education of affiliating students, department staff, hospital staff, and the community at large. The therapist will appropriately delegate to and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians. The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan. The therapist must intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing or mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a school of Physical Therapy
Current License by the Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

evaluate and treat patients
develop a treatment plan and set goals for patients
Patient and family education
complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies
assist with the education of affiliating students, department staff, hospital staff, and the community at large
appropriately delegate to and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians
participate in departmental operational plan
intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing or mobility