About The Position
UofL Health is hiring a new graduate Physical Therapist for acute care, inpatient rehabilitation at Frazier Rehab Institute, or outpatient rehabilitation. The therapist evaluates and treats patients referred to the facility, develops and implements treatment plans, delivers therapy services, and participates in comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist also contributes as an effective team member to department and organizational goals. A $4,500 sign-on bonus is offered for a one-year, full-time work commitment in any of the listed physical therapy practice settings.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or doctorate-level degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience requirements vary based on practice setting and facility program needs.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and implement therapy treatments, conducting regular reassessments and modifying treatment as needed to maximize functional independence in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
- Communicate patient status, evaluation results, treatment plans, and goals to physicians and therapy customers through timely written or verbal communication.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, internal customers, and external customers.
- Provide cost-effective treatment programming while considering the financial implications of treatment costs and resources.
- Ensure patient charges and clinical documentation comply with regulatory standards and department policies.
- Oversee rehabilitation technicians, therapy assistants, and students in accordance with applicable practice acts and organizational and departmental policies.
- Monitor workflow to meet productivity, standards-of-practice, and regulatory requirements, and review staff work as appropriate.
- Participate in program development, performance improvement activities, and organization-sponsored community events.
- Respond professionally to feedback and concerns using effective listening and problem-solving skills and participatory management.
Benefits
- $4,500 sign-on bonus for a one-year, full-time work commitment in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient rehabilitation.
- Free undergraduate tuition at the University of Louisville for the employee and their family.
- Certification reimbursement opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for families starting at $159 per month.
- Competitive salaries and benefit packages.
- Relocation assistance.
- Potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after 10 years of service for nonprofit health care workers.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
