Inpatient Physical Therapist — Impactful Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview; Big Spring (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct inpatient care, lead patient assessments, and develop personalized care plans in a supportive, well‑equipped setting that emphasizes compassionate recovery.

Qualified candidates hold current state licensure and CPR certification; a Master’s Degree is preferred (Bachelor’s with extensive experience acceptable).

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• CPR certification.
• Master‘s Degree preferred, or Bachelor‘s Degree plus sufficient experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct inpatient care to patients in need of physical therapy.
• Supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by taking the time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs to support their recovery.
• Celebrating every victory along the way.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct inpatient care

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct inpatient care, lead patient assessments, and develop personalized care plans in a supportive, well‑equipped setting that emphasizes compassionate recovery.

Qualified candidates hold current state licensure and CPR certification; a Master’s Degree is preferred (Bachelor’s with extensive experience acceptable).