Physical Therapist, UofL Hospital (Acute Care), PRN

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist for its University Hospital, focusing on patient evaluation and treatment in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, communicating outcomes, and working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Understanding of treatment costs and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement therapy treatments based on patient needs.
• Communicate with physicians and therapy customers about patient status.
• Oversee rehab technicians and therapy assistants.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Apply locations University Hospital - UMC time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR 2025-102818 We are Hiring an Physical Therapist, UofL Hospital (Acute Care), PRN at University Hospital - UMC!

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Physical Therapist II (Inpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates and implements competent therapy treatment and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize patients’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures

• Communicates patient status (e.g., evaluation results, treatment plan, and goals) by providing timely written or verbal communication to physicians and therapy customers (e.g., patients)

  • Consistently establishes and maintains effective working relations with, patients and family members, internal customers, and external customers

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the financial implications of treatment costs and resources on the department/facility by consistently working to provide cost effective treatment programming to served populations

  • Ensures that patient charges and corresponding clinical documentation are in compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures

• Oversees rehab technicians, therapy assistants, and students consistent with discipline practice acts and according to organization and department policies and procedures.

  • Self-monitor workflow to ensure productivity, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements are consistently met and reviews work of staff/personnel accordingly.

  • Actively participates in program development, performance improvement activities, and community events sponsored by the organization

  • Responds to feedback/concerns in a professional manner that demonstrates effective listening skills, problem solving skills, and participatory management when situations

Additional Job Description:

Rehab Areas of Focus:

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Burn Care
• ICU/Critical Care
• Oncology
• Emergency Care
• Cardiovascular
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics

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