Physical Therapist, 8a-4:30p

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient therapy needs across all ages. This role emphasizes documentation, treatment evaluation, and collaboration with families and other health care professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy and KY licensure, with preferred experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Kentucky (KY) is required.
• One year of physical therapy in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient physical therapy needs across life stages.
• Maintain documentation of patient treatments and progress.
• Educate patients, families, and other health care providers on therapy plans.
• Manage patient care assignments and departmental operations.
• Provide clinical leadership and apply knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (KY)

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Physical Therapist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family physical therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

The role of the Physical Therapist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family physical therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• Physical Therapist (KY)

Desired

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting