Physical Therapist

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Paid time off

Company paid maternity and paternity\n

Bereavement leave (including pet)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate and treat patients, develop a personalized treatment plan, and set functional goals. Education for patients and families is included in the plan and goals.

Responsibilities include performing functional assessments, planning and implementing evidence-based therapies to improve ROM, strength, gait and ADLs, documenting progress, and coordinating with the referring provider on discharge planning.

Qualifications

• The Physical Therapist I shall evaluate and treat patients; develop a treatment plan; and set goals for patients.

Responsibilities

• Completes functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
• Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
• Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as ROM, strength, balance, gait, ADL training, transfers, education, and use of assistive devices.
• Receives and implements therapy orders.
• Completes evaluation forms, treatment notes, progress reports and discharge summaries and submits to referring provider.

Skills

Patient education

Treatment planning

Functional assessment

Therapy goals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Physical Therapist

Full Time, First Shift

The Physical Therapist I 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.

Job Duties:

• Completes appropriate functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
• Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
• Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as:therapeutic procedures/exercises or activities to promote ROM, strength, coordination, balance, functional mobility (bed mobility, transfers, floor transfers), ADL training, gait training, balance and vestibular training, education, and use of assistive devices.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Physical Therapy
• Eligible for a temporary license or Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred Requirements:

• Acute Care

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.