Physical Therapist - Kids Can Do - Full Time - 1st Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ephraimmcdowell is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, collaborating with physicians and health staff. The role includes supervising support staff and conducting in-service education while adhering to KRS.327 and the organization’s F.I.R.S.T. values.

Candidates will demonstrate professional accountability, ongoing growth, and commitment to quality patient care in a fulfilling clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and treat patients according to PT practice standards.
• Communicate with physicians and other health personnel.
• Supervise ancillary staff and provide in-service education.
• Follow State Practice Act KRS.327 in all duties.
• Demonstrate accountability, growth, and adhere to organizational values (F.I.R.S.T).

Responsibilities

• Work in a forty hour week with holiday and weekend rotation.
• Handle exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue; maintain safety.
• Interact with ancillary departments, nursing, and physicians.
• Apply PT modalities and procedures in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical PT practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient evaluation

Physician communication

Staff supervision

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS.327. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort

Indoor department, clean and pleasant. Well lighted and ventilated. Forty hour work week with holiday and weekend rotation. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. Exposure to physical and mental anguish. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

Contacts with Others

All ancillary departments, nursing, physicians.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Computer skills.

Minimum of 3 months exposure to related field to include successful completion of clinicals.