Senior Physical Therapist: Independent Evaluations & Rehab

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and quality of life for patients with diverse diagnoses.

You will develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and educate patients, caregivers, and staff while maintaining compliant documentation and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree required.
• 2-3 years of experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based interventions including exercise, manual therapy, modalities.
• Assess progress and modify plans as needed, communicating changes to the team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other therapists for coordinated care.
• Delegate to PTAs and supervise students per state regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations and progress.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and quality of life for patients with diverse diagnoses.

You will develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and educate patients, caregivers, and staff while maintaining compliant documentation and professional standards.