Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health•Mayfield, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center. Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (Physical Therapy).
Current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
BCLS required.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability.
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.