Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; London (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a PRN Physical Therapist at Saint Joseph London to help patients regain function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, create and update plans of care, and deliver a range of treatments in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires strong communication, age-appropriate competencies, and a patient-centered approach. Weekend coverage and holiday/vacation coverage are planned, with emphasis on teamwork and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Physical Therapy.
• Student or prior experience in a Rehab setting.
• Licensed Physical Therapist: KY or eligibility upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Provide direct treatments and reassess for progress.
• Meet patient care productivity standards and document records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Maintain effective communication about therapy programs.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Assessment

Education

Master in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

• Evaluates assigned patients within the guidelines established by the physician and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Implements competent treatment and performs regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance of departmental standards.

• Completes all required documentation and maintains pertinent records of all assigned patients, in order to be in compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, Medicare, and all other regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.

• Maintains effective communication regarding Therapy programs and departmental issues.

_The planned responsibilities for this PRN PT is to work one weekend per month provide coverage during holiday/vacation time and assist during high census periods._

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor, upon hire or

• Master in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, upon hire and

• student or prior experience in a Rehab setting

• Physical Therapist: KY, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$48.00 - $48.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.