Impactful Physical Therapist - Hospital & Clinic Leader

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Healthcare in a hospital setting seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop plans of care, administer treatment, and coordinate discharge planning.

The role supervises assistants and students, re-evaluates progress, and documents care while maintaining department operations and adhering to compliance policies.

Eligibility requires Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and BLS within six months; prior PT experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• The physical therapist evaluates patients and establishes individualized plans of care, provides treatment, and discharge planning for each patient upon physician referral.
• The physical therapist supervises the physical therapist assistant or students providing care under their direct supervision.
• The physical therapist reassesses patients as clinical conditions warrant, updates the plan of care, and sets functional, measurable goals with time frames.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required

Master's Degree in PT acceptable if grandfathered

Job description

Ohio County Healthcare in a hospital setting seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop plans of care, administer treatment, and coordinate discharge planning.

The role supervises assistants and students, re-evaluates progress, and documents care while maintaining department operations and adhering to compliance policies.

Eligibility requires Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and BLS within six months; prior PT experience is preferred but not required.