Compassionate Physical Therapist: Rehab & Outcomes

Carle Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adapting plans of care as needed. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, education, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, current PT licensure in good standing, and BLS within 30 days. Compensation ranges hourly and reflects experience and shifts.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Bachelor’s Degree: Physical Therapy (Required).

Responsibilities

• Transfers with assistance from bed, chair, or floor as needed.
• Demonstrates safe body mechanics to protect patients and staff.
• Creates an individualized plan of care with goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, families, and care teams using effective teaching methods.
• Performs examinations to determine PT diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Documents in the EMR and communicates progress with the referring provider.

Skills

BLS (AHA) within 30d

PT license

Bachelor's in PT

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adapting plans of care as needed. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, education, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, current PT licensure in good standing, and BLS within 30 days. Compensation ranges hourly and reflects experience and shifts.