Physical Therapist

Baptist HealthPaducah, KentuckyOn-siteFull-timeListed 1 month ago

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Summary

Job Description:

Physical Therapist

Full Time, First Shift

The ​Physical Therapist I 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.

Job Duties:

- ​​Completes appropriate functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
- ​Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
- ​Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as: therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
- ​​Receives and implements therapy orders.
- ​Completes evaluation form, treatment notes, progress reports and D/C summaries in a timely manner and appropriately submits to referring provider.

Requirements:

- ​​ Bachelors in Physical Therapy​
- ​​Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy ​

Preferred Requirements:

- Acute Care

Benefits:

- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match

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.