Physical Therapist PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy needs across neonate to geriatric patients. You will maintain comprehensive treatment documentation and collaborate with families and providers to coordinate care.

The role emphasizes applying growth and development knowledge, education for patients and families, and leading patient care assignments within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state.
• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient therapy needs across age groups.
• Maintain documentation on patient treatments.
• Act in a clinical leadership role and coordinate patient care assignments.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Physical Therapist (State)

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 (State)

Desired:

• One year physical therapy in a clinical setting