Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health•Bardstown, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Welcome to Flaget Memorial Hospital, a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Flaget Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-proﬁt, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Job Summary and Responsibilities Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE Assess, plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Provides patient care/service based on identified needs/developmental level for all patient populations. Care/services includes recognition, monitoring and intervention as appropriate for age-specific and/or other individual patient needs. Provides support to the Physical Therapy management team by assisting with scheduling of therapies, mentoring and training other clinicians, and providing feedback to the supervisors regarding clinical performance of team members.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed in the state of Kentucky.
BLS.
Excellent verbal and written communication, good time management skills, and minimum 2 years of experience in a Rehab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.
Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.
Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Other duties as assigned.