Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. They provide educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy. This role supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment, performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition, and establishes a plan of care that is appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient according to their capabilities and desires. The therapist plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. They perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Additionally, the role directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel, assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. The therapist administers treatment involving the application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines. They also evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications, and identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Physical Therapist License in state of Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level