About this role
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.