Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility for Complex Patients

Community Hospital Corporation; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based rehabilitation in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. You will evaluate adult and geriatric patients, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and therapists to maximize recovery and independence.

You will supervise PTAs, educate patients and families, recommend assistive devices, document in the EMR, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge

Qualifications

• Evidence-based practice in physical therapy

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and geriatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders
• Provide physical therapy services designed to restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability
• Perform therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional mobility training
• Conduct diagnostic and prognostic assessments of muscle strength, joint mobility, balance, coordination, and functional abilities
• Supervise and direct Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state practice guidelines
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, posture, transfers, and the use of assistive devices
• Recommend and train patients in the use of walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, braces, and other adaptive equipment
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and changing clinical needs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and discharge planning
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, and performance improvement activities

Job description

Community Hospital Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based rehabilitation in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. You will evaluate adult and geriatric patients, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and therapists to maximize recovery and independence.

You will supervise PTAs, educate patients and families, recommend assistive devices, document in the EMR, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, discharge