Physical Therapist

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Baptist Health Rehab Services in Kentucky seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across ages, develop treatment plans and set goals. You will educate patients and families, document in accordance with regulations, and supervise PT assistants and technicians while participating in the department's operational plan.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a Kentucky PT license, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• License by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients and develop a treatment plan with goals.
• Provide patient and family education within the plan.
• Complete documentation per state regulations and hospital policies.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and technicians.
• Contribute to the department's operational plan.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary requires minimum of 1 weekend per month (Sat/Sun).

Job Description

Baptist Health Rehab Services provides a full range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for all ages. Our therapists and assistants are trained in treating neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, lymphedema, pediatrics, industrial medicine, swallowing, and speech and language disorders. The staff physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, develop a treatment plan and set goals for patients. Patient and family education is included in the treatment plan and goals. The PT will complete documentation according to applicable national and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies. The therapist will assist with the education of affiliating students, department staff, hospital staff, and the community at large. The therapist will appropriately delegate to and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians. The therapist will participate in departmental operational plan. The therapist must intervene appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing or mobility.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Current license by the Ky Board of Physical Therapy
• BLS within 30 days from date of hire

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans

Work Experience Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRMISSION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.

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