Physical Therapist
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 Full-Time, Acute Care 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. If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current license by the Ky Board of Physical Therapy
- BLS within 30 days from date of hire
Responsibilities
- evaluate and treat patients
- develop a treatment plan and set goals for patients
- Patient and family education
- complete documentation
- assist with the education of affiliating students, department staff, hospital staff, and the community at large
- 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
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Work Experience Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
