Physical Therapist, Acute Inpatient

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back Program

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Rehab Services in Lexington, KY, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and set goals. You will educate patients and families, document per policy, supervise assistants, and participate in departmental operations.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, active KY licensure, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current license by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluation form, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in a timely manner and submits to referring provider.
• Follows plan of treatment; notifies referring provider of status changes and need for modifications.
• Plans treatment inputs from patient and implements plan.
• Receives and implements therapy orders.
• Supervises/delegates/directs activities of students and Rehab Services Technicians.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

• 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

Full-Time, Days

Physical Therapy

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.