Adult Physical Therapist, 8a-4:30p

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy for patients from neonates to geriatrics. You will document treatments, educate patients and families, and support department operations while acting in a clinical leadership role.

The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient PT needs across lifespans.
• Maintain documentation of patient treatments.
• Provide education to patients, families and other health care providers.
• Manage patient care assignments and department operations.
• Serve in a clinical leadership role and apply growth/development knowledge in interactions.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Physical Therapist State License

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Physical Therapist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family physical therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• Physical Therapist (State)

Desired:

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting