Physical Therapist, *$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS*

Maple Grove Senior Living; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to oversee the Physical Therapy Department. Responsibilities include guiding therapy staff, developing treatment plans, evaluating patients’ progress, and ensuring a high standard of care. Candidates must hold a Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current license to practice. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Responsibilities

• Direct physical therapy department staff, including assistants.
• Evaluate treatment efficacy and recommend changes as needed.
• Formulate and evaluate teaching plans based on patient needs.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain departmental safety.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and modalities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for helping patients recover from injuries and illnesses, improve their mobility, manage pain, and prevent further injury. You will work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and provide ongoing support throughout their rehabilitation process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Technicians.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician and/or physician extender as needed.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
• Participates in infection control, departmental training equipment training and organizational CQI activities.
• Participates in educational staff performance improvement inservices. Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and modalities
• Experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Considerable physical activity: requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part of the job (more than 70%).

Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.