PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Covenant Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health seeks a Physical Therapist for Unit C - IDD at Peninsula Behavioral Health. This full-time role (80 hours per pay period) offers day shifts within a behavioral health setting.

The PT will evaluate and treat patients, develop plans, involve families, and coordinate with the care team to improve outcomes. Minimum education is not specified; a Tennessee license is referenced for the facility, and CPR is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred.
• Professional organization membership preferred.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates and implements physical therapy treatment programs.
• Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, discharge) and sets goals.
• Coordinates with other medical personnel and educates patient/family.
• Maintains patient documentation and complies with chart audits.
• Demonstrates leadership with support staff and students.

Skills

Physical therapy

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist, Unit C - IDD

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview:

PeninsulaBehavioral Health, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and part of Covenant Health, is a leading provider of mental health services in East Tennessee. With decades of experience, Peninsula offers compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through inpatient and outpatient programs across multiple counties. From psychiatric treatment and therapy to specialized senior care, Peninsula is committed to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and live healthy, productive lives.

To learn more aboutPeninsulaBehavioral Healthand ourunits, visitPeninsula Behavioral Health Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients. Modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Clinical practice – including evaluation and treatment of patients
  • Performs patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.
  • Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratios
  • Involves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patientprogress, needs and discharge planning.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff.
  • Assists with training, orientation and supervision of support staff.
  • Assumes responsibility for the educational development of assigned students.
• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.
• Meets established target for
  • Quality/outcome measures
  • Service/patient satisfaction measures
  • Financial/productivity measures
  • Growth/patients-per-day measures
• Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to:
  • Supervision of support staff
  • Participates in professional organization/meetings (TPTA, APTA)
  • Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.
• Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.
  • Physician office visits
  • Community lectures/volunteer
  • Case Manager visits/marketing
  • Provide in-services
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year experience preferred. Professional organization membership preferred. Good communication skills required

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee Physical Therapy License. CPR required.