Physical Therapist I — Acute Care Impact, Tuition & PTO

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Paid time off

Company paid maternity and paternity\n

Bereavement leave (including pet)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate and treat patients, develop a personalized treatment plan, and set functional goals. Education for patients and families is included in the plan and goals.

Responsibilities include performing functional assessments, planning and implementing evidence-based therapies to improve ROM, strength, gait and ADLs, documenting progress, and coordinating with the referring provider on discharge planning.

Qualifications

• The Physical Therapist I shall evaluate and treat patients; develop a treatment plan; and set goals for patients.

Responsibilities

• Completes functional evaluation including assessment of pain for various musculoskeletal/neurological conditions.
• Plans treatment appropriately including input from patient and/or caregivers.
• Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain such as ROM, strength, balance, gait, ADL training, transfers, education, and use of assistive devices.
• Receives and implements therapy orders.
• Completes evaluation forms, treatment notes, progress reports and discharge summaries and submits to referring provider.

Skills

Patient education

Treatment planning

Functional assessment

Therapy goals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist I to evaluate and treat patients, develop a personalized treatment plan, and set functional goals. Education for patients and families is included in the plan and goals.

Responsibilities include performing functional assessments, planning and implementing evidence-based therapies to improve ROM, strength, gait and ADLs, documenting progress, and coordinating with the referring provider on discharge planning.