Physical Therapist

BHS•Lexington, KY

13d

About The Position

Baptist Health Rehab Services provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for people of all ages. Its therapists and assistants treat neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, lymphedema, pediatric, industrial medicine, swallowing, and speech and language conditions. The staff physical therapist evaluates and treats patients, develops treatment plans and goals, and includes patient and family education. The therapist completes documentation in accordance with applicable national and state regulations and hospital and departmental policies. The role also supports education for students, department and hospital staff, and the community; appropriately delegates to and supervises physical therapist assistants and technicians; and participates in the departmental operational plan. The therapist must respond appropriately to patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing, or mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Current license from the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts and medical records appropriately.
Follow treatment plans and notify the referring provider of changes in patient status or the need to modify the treatment plan or goals.
Plan treatment appropriately, including patient input.
Receive and implement therapy orders.
Complete evaluation forms, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in a timely manner, and submit them appropriately to the referring provider.
Supervise, delegate, and direct the activities of students and Rehab Services Technicians.
Evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans and goals, and provide patient and family education.
Complete documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and hospital and departmental policies.
Assist with education for affiliating students, department staff, hospital staff, and the community.
Participate in the departmental operational plan and appropriately address the needs of patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing, or mobility.