Physical Therapist Coordinator, Rehab Services Acute Care

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid time off

Bereavement leave (pets)

PTO sell back program

Compassionate leave sharing

Employee assistance fund

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health Rehab Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Coordinator to lead a therapy team in a full-time daytime role. The coordinator will advance quality of care through in-service training, mentoring, and coordinating performance-improvement initiatives.

The PT will evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, educate patients and families, and supervise PT assistants while participating in departmental improvement activities. Licensure, degree, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Two years of experience in physical therapy.
• Current Kentucky Physical Therapy license is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans and set goals for patients.
• Provide patient and family education as part of the treatment plan.
• Complete documentation per state regulations and hospital policies.
• Educate affiliating students, PT staff, hospital staff, and community.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy

Two Years experience

Current License by the Ky Board of Physical Therapy

BLS within 30 days of hire

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

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.

Physical Therapist Coordinator

Full-time, Days

Job Description:

• The Team Coordinator is responsible for advancing the team’s quality of care, through in servicing,mentoring, and coordination of performance improvement projects.
• The physical therapist shall evaluateand treat patients, develop a treatment plan, and set goals for patients. Patient and family education isincluded in the treatment plan and goals.
• The PT will complete documentation according to applicablenational and state regulations as well as hospital and departmental policies.
• The therapist will assist withthe education of affiliating students, the PT staff, hospital staff, and the community at large.
• The therapistwill appropriately delegate to and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.
• The therapist willparticipate in departmental performance improvement implementation.
• The therapist must demonstrateprofessional care appropriately and meet the needs of the patients with impaired mental abilities, vision,hearing, or mobility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy
• Two Years experience
• Current License by the Ky Board of Physical Therapy
• BLS within 30 days 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.