Float Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full Time - 1st Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficient and dedicated Physical Therapist needed to evaluate and treat patients under general direction, while communicating with physicians and health personnel. The role includes supervising ancillary staff and presenting in-service education, adhering to the State Practice Act KRS.327.

Demonstrates commitment to professional accountability and growth within the Organization's mission. Work is in a standard indoor department with a forty hour work week, requiring ability to handle exposure to

Qualifications

• Follow the State Practice Act KRS.327 in all professional activities.
• Evaluate and treat patients under general direction.
• Communicate with physicians and health personnel; supervise ancillary staff.
• Provide in-service education to staff and contribute to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using physical therapy modalities and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other health personnel regarding patient care.
• Supervise ancillary staff and contribute to department operations.
• Present in-service education and participate in continuous professional development.

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort

Indoor department, clean and pleasant. Well lighted and ventilated. Forty hour work week with holiday and weekend rotation. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. Exposure to physical and mental anguish. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

Contacts with Others

All ancillary departments, nursing, physicians.

Minimum of 3 months exposure to related field to include successful completion of clinicals.