Physical Therapist, Days

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs across all ages from neonate to geriatric. The role emphasizes documenting treatments and coordinating care with families and other health-care providers.

The candidate will evaluate and implement treatment plans based on findings and address educational needs of patients and staff. Strong clinical leadership and developmental knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy and active state licensure.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients across age groups from neonates to geriatrics.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans and document progress.
• Coordinate with families and health-care teams; maintain clinical leadership and department operations.

Education

Bachelor Degree

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• Physical Therapist (State)

Desired:

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting