Physical Therapist PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate PT needs across all age groups, including neonate to geriatric, with comprehensive documentation of treatments.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and clinical leadership within the department. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Kentucky PT license (or eligibility); a clinical orientation and collaboration with healthcare teams will occur to support education for patients

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• KY Physical Therapy license required or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family physical therapy needs across neonate/infant to geriatric ages.
• Maintain documentation of treatments and patient progress.
• Address educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; assist with patient and departmental operations; act in a clinical leadership role.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Physical Therapist (KY)

Job description

Responsibilities

The role of the Physical Therapist is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family physical therapy needs for patients aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years); maintains documentation on patient treatments. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, assess, plan, and implement treatment according to the findings. Addresses educational needs for patients, families, and other health care providers; manages patient care assignments as well as other organizational tasks related to patient and departmental operations; acts in a clinical leadership role; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor Degree
• Physical Therapist (KY)

Desired

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting