Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health®; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, supervise PT assistants and aides, and develop individualized care plans. The role involves using physical therapy modalities, documenting progress, and coordinating with the Director of Physical Therapy.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, KY PT license, and BLS certification to be completed within 30 days of hire. This position is part of Lifepoint Health®'s comprehensive patient-care network.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Licenses: Physical Therapist License in Kentucky
• Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition
• Establishes a plan of care that involves the patient according to their capabilities and desires
• Plans and carries out individually designed physical therapy programs to restore or improve functioning
• Administers treatments using standard PT techniques and modalities
• Directs and supervises PT assistants, students, and support staff; delegates tasks
• Evaluates and fits prosthetic/orthotic devices and recommends modifications
• Documents goals, progress, and plans for reevaluation

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

PT License (KY)

BLS certification

Job description

02172 Physical Therapist

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Reports to: Director of Physical Therapy

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Licenses: Physical Therapist License in state of Kentucky

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.