Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Berger Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to assess patients, develop and implement plans of care, and monitor progress toward functional goals in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation, and coordination with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, with potential for site flexibility and mentoring opportunities in a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Licensed in Ohio as Physical Therapist.
• Driver's License only if in Home Care department.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care 90-100%: evaluate and treat patients, develop and implement plan of care, reassess and adjust as needed.
• Discharge planning and family instruction; coordinate with care team; document progress and plan.
• Indirect Patient Care 1-10%: supervise PTAs and rehab techs; participate in quality improvement; may rotate to other care sites.
• Mentoring and education: orient new staff, supervise students, advocate for the department.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Physical Therapist - Per DiemApply: DOCTORS HOSPITAL: Part time: Posted Today: JR158912**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**To competently interpret the patients history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in departmental functions.**Responsibilities And Duties:**Direct Patient Care 90 - 100% Evaluates and treats patients: After provider referral, evaluates the patient's physical abilities and functional status, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment technique and initiates patient treatment. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. Therapist is responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department. Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: Instructs patient and care giver/family. Recommends DME required for discharge. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan. Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance policies. Indirect Patient Care 1-10% Department Functions: Supervises patient assignments and duties of the PTAs and rehab techs. Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed. There is an expectation that an employee in this position may be requested to work at care sites other than their home care site. Education/Mentoring: Takes active roles in orienting new staff members. Serves as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Serves as an advocate for discipline on the multidisciplinary team. Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings. The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. Associate is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties**Additional Job Description:**Licensed in the State of Ohio. Basic computer skills. Entry level new graduate, if facility has at least one veteran Physical Therapist to mentor, otherwise, at least one year of clinical Experience**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**As Needed**Department**Rehabilitation - Inpatient