Physical Therapist

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Rehab Services team. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and setting measurable goals to enhance function.

You will document care per policy, mentor students and rehab technicians, and collaborate with physicians and staff to support clinical excellence and community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current license by the KY Board of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification within 30 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients and develops treatment plans with goals.
• Completes chart/medical record review and documents care.
• Supervises and delegates activities of students and Rehab Services Technicians.
• Educates patients and families as part of the treatment plan.
• Participates in departmental operations and education activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

KY Physical Therapy License

Job description

Physical Therapist### Physical TherapistApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26107793**Summary****Job Description:** **Physical Therapist** Full-Time, Days Physical Therapy 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 patients with impaired mental abilities, vision, hearing, or mobility. **Job Description:** * Completes appropriate chart / medical record review.* Follows plan of treatment appropriately, notifies referring provider of change in status and need for modifications to treatment plan or goals.* Plans treatment appropriately, including input from patient.* Receives and implements therapy orders.* Completes evaluation form, treatment notes, progress reports, and D/C summaries in a timely manner, and appropriately submits to referring provider.* Supervises/delegates/directs activities of students and Rehab Services Technicians.**Requirements:** * Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy* Current license by the Ky Board of Physical Therapy* BLS within 30 days from date of hire Benefits: * Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance* Retirement with Company Match### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.