Physical Therapist - Part-time / PRN

Crittendenhospital; Crittenden (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Crittenden Community Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a part-time/PRN Physical Therapist to join the Rehab Department. The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program and Kentucky licensure, with orientation provided.

You will organize and conduct prescribed PT programs to restore function across all ages, participate in discharge planning, and supervise PT assistants where allowed. Home Health duties cover Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, and Lyon counties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice physical therapy.
• Completes corporate general orientation and department orientation including job competency.

Responsibilities

• Meets clients goals and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• Administers physical therapy treatments according to a treatment plan approved by the referring physician.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants according to State Practice Act regulations for supervision.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and assessing clients progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, assistants, social workers and other healthcare workers; contributing to client care conferences.
• Documents client care services by charting in client and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatments per department procedures.
• Maintains client confidence and protects facility operations by keeping information confidential.
• Updates case managers on patient progress for continued coverage.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Adheres to JCAHO standards.
• Promotes and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Supports the corporate mission: to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare in a positive and productive work environment.
• Adheres to the corporate values: respect, quality service, teamwork, simplicity, and creativity.
• Must attend all mandatory meetings.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and conducts job activities in an ethical manner as outlined in Crittenden Community Hospital policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards and practices stipulated in the Corp. Compliance Plan.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy program

Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice physical therapy

Completes corporate general orientation and department orientation including job competency

Job description

Job Posting

Physical Therapist - Part-time / PRN Join Our Team: Physical Therapist at Crittenden Community Hospital

Position Title: Physical Therapist

Location: Crittenden Community Hospital

Department: Rehab

Employment Type: Part-time / PRN

About Us

Looking for a place where your work makes a real difference—and where you actually enjoy showing up every day? Welcome to Crittenden Community Hospital! We're a close-knit, community-driven team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way. If you’re passionate about Physical Therapy and love being part of a team that truly cares, we want you to join us!

JOB SUMMARY

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury, helps patient reach his maximum performance and learn to function within the limits of his/her capabilities. Understands and provides age appropriate care to all ages including prenatal, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1.Meets clients goals and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
• 2.Administers physical therapy treatments according to a treatment plan approved by the referring physician.
• 3.Supervises physical therapist assistants according to State Practice Act regulations for supervision.
• 4.Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and assessing clients progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan modifications.
• 5.Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, assistants, social workers and other healthcare workers; contributing to client care conferences.
• 6.Documents client care services by charting in client and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatments per department procedures.
• 7.Maintains client confidence and protects facility operations by keeping information confidential.
• 8.Updates case managers on patient progress for continued coverage.
• 9.Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• 10.Adheres to JCAHO standards.
• 11.Promotes and participates in performance improvement activities.
• 12.Supports the corporate mission: to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare in a positive and productive work environment.
• 13.Adheres to the corporate values: respect, quality service, teamwork, simplicity, and creativity.
• 14.Must attend all mandatory meetings.
• 15.Complies with all applicable state and federal laws and conducts job activities in an ethical manner as outlined in Crittenden Community Hospital policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards and practices stipulated in the Corp. Compliance Plan.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 2.Home Health work is performed in the home care setting in the counties of Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, and Lyon.
• 3.Must have working automobile available for use on daily basis, responsible for maintenance on vehicle. Responsible for providing proof of insurance coverage upon request.
• 4.Must have a valid Driver’s License

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE

• 1.Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy program.
• 2.Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice physical therapy.
• 3.Completes corporate general orientation and also department specific orientation including job competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Should be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop, and walk without restriction.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category 1